Bangladesh Facts
Capital of BangladeshThe capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
| Capital | Dhaka |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 174.7 million |
| Total area | 147,570 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 1,184 people per km² |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 174.7 million people = 174,700,000 people. Divided by 147,570 km²: 1183.84 people per km², which rounds to 1,184.
Check it backwards
1,184 × 147,570 km² ≈ 174,693,366 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
How many people live in Bangladesh?
About 174.7 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 1,184 people per km².
How big is Bangladesh?
Bangladesh covers 147,570 km² in total area.
What currency does Bangladesh use?
The Bangladeshi taka (BDT).