Bangladesh vs Kazakhstan
Every indicator for Bangladesh and Kazakhstan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Kazakhstan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 20,843,754 | +742.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 306 | +49.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 14,692 | −82.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 74.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 2,724,902 | −94.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 8 | +15,463.8% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 30.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 93.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 4.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 11.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 62.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,035 | 1,209 | +233.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 0.43 | +118.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 1.94 | +255.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 58 | −60.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 71,000 | +219.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 3.4 | −62.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 0.74 | −56.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to Kazakhstan; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Bangladesh is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Kazakhstan leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 156 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 1,191 against Kazakhstan's 8 — roughly 156 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Kazakhstan stands at 2,724,902 against Bangladesh's 147,570 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Bangladesh's population (2025) (175,686,899) is about 8.4 times Kazakhstan's (20,843,754).
- Kazakhstan's gdp per capita (14,692) is about 5.7 times Bangladesh's (2,597).
- Bangladesh's military expenditure as a share of government spending (6.90) is about 3.6 times Kazakhstan's (1.94).
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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