Bangladesh vs Iraq
Every indicator for Bangladesh and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 47,020,774 | +273.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 254 | +79.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 5,410 | −52.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 435,050 | −66.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 108 | +1,001.5% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,035 | 6,179 | −34.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 2.36 | −60.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 4.87 | +41.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 131 | −82.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 459,000 | −50.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 9.8 | −86.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 4.40 | −92.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to Iraq; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iraq is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 14 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Iraq stands at 4.40 against Bangladesh's 0.32 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 1,191 against Iraq's 108 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Iraq's armed forces per 1,000 people (9.8) is about 7.6 times Bangladesh's (1.3).
- Iraq's military expenditure per capita (131) is about 5.7 times Bangladesh's (23).
- Bangladesh's population (2025) (175,686,899) is about 3.7 times Iraq's (47,020,774).
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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