Compare India and Bangladesh population size, population density, growth rate, urban population and other demographic statistics side by side.
Republic of India
People's Republic of Bangladesh
| 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 |
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Using the 2026 figures shown above, India's population exceeded Bangladesh's by approximately 1.30 billion people.
In the selected 2026 estimates, Bangladesh had a higher annual population growth rate than India.
New Delhi is the capital of India and Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.
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