Bangladesh vs France
Every indicator for Bangladesh and France side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 68,720,337 | +155.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 3,366 | −86.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 48,986 | −94.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 83.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 606,410 | −75.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 113 | +950.6% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 42.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 88.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 7.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 0.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,035 | 64,675 | −93.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 2.05 | −54.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 3.59 | +92.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 941 | −97.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 304,000 | −25.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 4.4 | −70.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 1.00 | −68.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to France; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
France is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 41 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: France stands at 941 against Bangladesh's 23 — roughly 41 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: France stands at 48,986 against Bangladesh's 2,597 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: France stands at 64,675 against Bangladesh's 4,035 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 1,191 against France's 113 — roughly 11 times as much.
- France's gdp (nominal) (3,366) is about 7.4 times Bangladesh's (456).
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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