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India vs bangladesh Population

Compare India and Bangladesh population size, population density, growth rate, urban population and other demographic statistics side by side.

India Flag

India

Republic of India

South Asia
VS

Bangladesh

People's Republic of Bangladesh

South Asia
Bangladesh Flag
1,476,625,576
Total Population
(2026 estimate)
177,818,044
Total Population
(2026 estimate)
India is the 1st most populous country in the world, while Bangladesh ranks 8th in the world.

Population Comparison (2026)

Population
1.48 Billion India
177.82 Million Bangladesh

Key Population Indicators

Indicator India Bangladesh
Total Population (2026) 1,476,625,576 177,818,044
Population Density 497 / km² 1,366 / km²
Population Growth Rate 0.87% 1.21%
Urban Population 37.6% 43.2%
Rural Population 62.4% 56.8%
Median Age 29.2 years 26.3 years
Fertility Rate 1.93 2.09

More Population Information

Largest City

India
Mumbai
Bangladesh
Dhaka

Population Rank (World)

India
1st
Bangladesh
8th

Male Population

India
761,119,796
Bangladesh
87,397,048

Female Population

India
715,505,781
Bangladesh
90,420,997

Population Density

India
497 / km²
Bangladesh
1,366 / km²

Urban Population

India
37.6%
Bangladesh
43.2%

Rural Population

India
62.4%
Bangladesh
56.8%

Population Growth Rate

India
0.87%
Bangladesh
1.21%

About India vs Bangladesh Population

India has a significantly larger population than Bangladesh. Based on the 2026 population estimates used in this comparison, India's population was approximately 1.43 billion, while Bangladesh's population was approximately 171.47 million. India therefore had nearly six times the population of Bangladesh.

Both countries are located in South Asia, but their demographic characteristics differ considerably. Bangladesh has a younger median age and a higher fertility rate, while India has a much larger total population.

Source: Worldometer population estimates, based on United Nations World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision (medium-fertility variant). Note: Population figures shown above are 2026 estimates.

India vs Bangladesh Detailed Country Comparison

Compare important geographical, demographic and country information side by side.

Country Information 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Official Name Republic of India People's Republic of Bangladesh
Capital New Delhi Dhaka
Population 1,476,625,576 177,818,044
Population Density 497 / km² 1,366 / km²
Area 2,973,190 km² 130,170 km²
Continent Asia Asia
Region Southern Asia Southern Asia
Currency Indian Rupee (INR) ₹ Bangladeshi Rupee (BDT) ৳
Calling Code +91 +880
Time Zone UTC +05:30 UTC +06:00
ISO Alpha-2 IN BD
ISO Alpha-3 IND BGD
Numeric Country Code 356 050
Largest City Delhi Dhaka
Male Population 761,119,796 87,397,048
Female Population 715,505,781 90,420,997
Urban Population 37.6% 43.2%
Rural Population 62.4% 56.8%
Population Growth Rate 0.87% 1.21%
Median Age 29.2 years 26.3 years
Fertility Rate 1.93 2.09
Languages Hindi, English and others Bengali, English and others
Capital Coordinates 28.6139° N, 77.2090° E 23.8103° N, 90.4125° E

India vs Bangladesh Population and Country Comparison

India and Bangladesh are neighboring countries in South Asia with large populations and significant geographical, cultural and economic differences. This India vs Bangladesh comparison brings important population and country statistics together on a single page.

India vs Bangladesh Population

In the 2026 population estimates used on this page, India had a population of approximately 1.43 billion, while Bangladesh had a population of approximately 171.47 million. India was therefore the world's most populous country, while Bangladesh ranked eighth in the same dataset.

Population Density and Urban Population

Bangladesh has a substantially higher population density than India. The comparison also shows that both countries have a substantial rural population, while Bangladesh has a higher urban population share than India in the selected 2026 estimates.

India vs Bangladesh Country Details

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India vs Bangladesh Comparison FAQs

Which country has a larger population, India or Bangladesh?

India has a substantially larger population than Bangladesh. In the 2026 estimates shown on this page, India had about 1.43 billion people compared with about 171.47 million in Bangladesh.

What is the population difference between India and Bangladesh?

Using the 2026 figures shown above, India's population exceeded Bangladesh's by approximately 1.30 billion people.

Which country has a higher population growth rate?

In the selected 2026 estimates, Bangladesh had a higher annual population growth rate than India.

What are the capital cities of India and Bangladesh?

New Delhi is the capital of India and Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

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