Bangladesh vs Iran: population comparison
Current population of Bangladesh
178,046,482
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,002
- Deaths today
- 511
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,218
Current population of Iran
93,360,283
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 662
- Deaths today
- 250
- Change today (UTC)
- +486
Bangladesh has a population of 175,686,899 and Iran has 92,417,681 (2025 estimates). Bangladesh is currently larger by 83,269,218 people — about 1.9 times Iran's population. They rank 8 and 17 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Bangladesh grows at +1.22% per year versus +0.92% for Iran. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Bangladesh is the younger society (median age 26.0 vs 34.0); Bangladesh is far more crowded at 1,319 people per km² against 56.
Bangladesh vs Iran population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,686,899 | 92,417,681 |
| Annual growth | +1.22% | +0.92% |
| Yearly change | +2,124,535 | +849,943 |
| Density (P/km²) | 1,319 | 56 |
| Land area (km²) | 129,980 | 1,622,500 |
| Median age | 26.0 yrs | 34.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.14 | 1.68 |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 yrs | 77.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 33% | 77% |
| World share | 2.14% | 1.12% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 214,709,097 | 101,861,993 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Bangladesh · Iran
Bangladesh vs Iran FAQ
Is Bangladesh bigger than Iran by population?
Bangladesh currently has the larger population: 175,686,899 versus 92,417,681 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 83.27 million people.
Which grows faster, Bangladesh or Iran?
Bangladesh currently grows faster: +1.22% per year versus +0.92%.
How do Bangladesh and Iran compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Bangladesh at 214,709,097 and Iran at 101,861,993 in 2050.