Brazil vs Bangladesh: population comparison
Current population of Brazil
213,712,670
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,472
- Deaths today
- 857
- Change today (UTC)
- +464
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
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Bangladesh has 175,686,899 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 37,125,506 people — about 1.2 times Bangladesh's population. They rank 7 and 8 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Bangladesh grows at +1.22% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Bangladesh is the younger society (median age 26.0 vs 34.8); Bangladesh is far more crowded at 1,319 people per km² against 25.
Brazil vs Bangladesh population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 175,686,899 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | +1.22% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | +2,124,535 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 1,319 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 129,980 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 26.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 2.14 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 74.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 33% |
| World share | 2.59% | 2.14% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 214,709,097 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Bangladesh
Brazil vs Bangladesh FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Bangladesh by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 175,686,899 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 37.13 million people.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh currently grows faster: +1.22% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Brazil and Bangladesh compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Bangladesh at 214,709,097 in 2050.