Bangladesh vs Vietnam: 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 Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Bangladesh has a population of 175,686,899 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Bangladesh is currently larger by 74,088,372 people — about 1.7 times Vietnam's population. They rank 8 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Bangladesh grows at +1.22% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Bangladesh is the younger society (median age 26.0 vs 33.4); Bangladesh is far more crowded at 1,319 people per km² against 320.
Bangladesh vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,686,899 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +1.22% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +2,124,535 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 1,319 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 129,980 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 26.0 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.14 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 33% | 39% |
| World share | 2.14% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 214,709,097 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Bangladesh · Vietnam
Bangladesh vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Bangladesh bigger than Vietnam by population?
Bangladesh currently has the larger population: 175,686,899 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 74.09 million people.
Which grows faster, Bangladesh or Vietnam?
Bangladesh currently grows faster: +1.22% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Bangladesh and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Bangladesh at 214,709,097 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.