Two men rowing a traditional wooden boat on the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh with cityscape backdrop.Explore vibrant Dhaka's riverfront with stunning architectural views.Peaceful scene of palm trees and architecture reflected in calm water.Passenger ferries docked at Sadarghat in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with urban buildings in the backdrop.Captivating view of Dhaka's high-rise buildings under a foggy sky, showcasing modern urban architecture.

Bangladesh

Asia · Southern Asia

Medium PeaceVery Affordable Cost of Living
Medium Development
Population173.6M8th
GDP / Capita$3KLower-mid
PPP / Capita$10KLow
Gender Inequality0.498High
Life Expectancy75 yrsModerate

Fast-growing garment economy — very low cost, densely populated, flood-prone.

At a Glance

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LowSafety
87
Very AffordableCost of Living
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LowQuality of Life
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Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries on earth, a land of great rivers, lush green delta landscapes, and a people of extraordinary resilience and warmth. The culture is deeply rooted in Bengali literature, music, and cuisine, with a hospitality that consistently surprises visitors who venture beyond preconceptions. It is not an easy country to travel, but those who do rarely forget it.

  • More people than Russia, in a country the size of Greece.
  • World's largest river delta — and one of the most flood-prone places on earth.
  • Garment exports overtook India's in value despite a fraction of the land area.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Dhaka

Language

Bengali

Currency

BDT

Area

129,980 km²

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Nomad Hub

Fixed Broadband

66Mbps

Moderate93rd globally

Mobile

43Mbps

Slow90th globally
EnglishModerate
PlugType A/C/D/M/G

GDP / Capita

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$3K

Lower Mid

PPP / Capita

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$10K

Upper Mid

Inflation

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10.5%

High

Unemployment

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3.8%

Very Low

Innovation (GII)

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21.0

Low

GNI / Capita

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$3K

Lower Mid

Tax Revenue

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7.6%

FDI Inflows

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0.3%

Education Spend

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2.0%

Cost of Living

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22.8

Very Affordable

Price Level Index

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91th pct

Very Affordable

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+440% nominal+163% real
$3K$7K$10K5%10%200520102015202020252027
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast
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