Bangladesh vs Russia: What the Numbers Mean

Bangladesh has a population of 174,300,000 and is growing at 1.03% per year.Russia has a population of 144,200,000 and is declining at -0.19% per year. The difference between them is 30,100,000 people, with Bangladesh in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Bangladesh has a density of 174 people per km² across 1,000,000 km², while Russia has a density of 144 people per km² across 1,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.