The Population density in Bangladesh attained a value of 1,277.59 People per square kilometres in 2021
The indicator recorded a historical growth (CAGR) of 1.01% between 2018 to 2021, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the figure to grow at a CAGR of ...
Population Density Overview of Bangladesh
Between 2015-2021, the population density in Bangladesh was highest in the year 2021. The Population density reached 1277.59 people per square kilometer in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Bangladesh grew by 6.4%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density increased by 1.0% in 2021.
Global Population Density Outlook
Population density is defined as the number of persons per square kilometer of land area.
With a population density of 19,737 people per square kilometer, Macao in China was the most densely inhabited country in the world in 2020. Monaco ranked second in terms of population density with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only two countries globally that had a population density of more than 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore was rated third in terms of population density with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with a population density of 7,126 and 3,369 people per square kilometer. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar form the top five most densely populated countries in the world.
Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country
Population growth of a country depends on multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil. Birth rates, death rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects strongly affect the distribution and density of the population of any country.
Most Populated Cities of Bangladesh in 2021
Despite its ranking as just the 95th largest country in the world by area, Bangladesh is the 9th most populous country. With a population of this size, it`s not surprising that Bangladesh's largest city has a population of over 10 million. Dhaka, the capital, has 10.3 million residents and is one of the largest cities in the world. The 2nd most populous city, Chittagong, trails far behind but still has a respectable population of almost 4 million. Khula, with 1.3 million residents, is the third and final city in Bangladesh that has a population that exceeds one million. There are also 27 cities with a population of 100,000 to 1,000,000 and 68 cities with at least 10,000 inhabitants. There are also small towns and villages that contribute to the country's large population.
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