Bangladesh vs United Kingdom
Every indicator for Bangladesh and United Kingdom side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | United Kingdom | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 69,487,000 | +152.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 4,003 | −88.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 57,602 | −95.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 243,610 | −39.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 285 | +317.4% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 95.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 4.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 3.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 83.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,035 | 81,763 | −95.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 2.28 | −58.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 5.25 | +31.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 1,177 | −98.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 153,000 | +48.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 2.2 | −41.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 0.45 | −28.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to United Kingdom; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 51 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 1,177 against Bangladesh's 23 — roughly 51 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 57,602 against Bangladesh's 2,597 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Bangladesh's 4,035 — roughly 20 times as much.
- United Kingdom's gdp (nominal) (4,003) is about 8.8 times Bangladesh's (456).
- Bangladesh's population density (1,191) is about 4.2 times United Kingdom's (285).
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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