Bangladesh vs Qatar
Every indicator for Bangladesh and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 2,972,215 | +5,811.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 216 | +111.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 72,525 | −96.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 11,490 | +1,184.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 259 | +360.2% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 4,035 | 15,412 | −73.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 6.50 | −85.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 26.88 | −74.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 5,185 | −99.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 22,000 | +931.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 7.4 | −82.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 1.07 | −70.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Qatar is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 226 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 5,185 against Bangladesh's 23 — roughly 226 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 175,686,899 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 59 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 72,525 against Bangladesh's 2,597 — roughly 28 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 147,570 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 227,000 against Qatar's 22,000 — roughly 10 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
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