Bangladesh vs Russia
Every indicator for Bangladesh and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 143,513,328 | +22.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 2,561 | −82.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 17,547 | −85.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 17,125,190 | −99.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 8 | +14,106.4% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,035 | 148,967 | −97.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 7.05 | −86.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 18.90 | −63.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 1,038 | −97.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 1,454,000 | −84.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 10.1 | −87.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 1.98 | −83.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to Russia; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in population density, about 142 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Bangladesh stands at 1,191 against Russia's 8 — roughly 142 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Bangladesh's 147,570 — roughly 116 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Bangladesh's 23 — roughly 45 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Bangladesh's 4,035 — roughly 37 times as much.
- Russia's armed forces per 1,000 people (10.1) is about 7.8 times Bangladesh's (1.3).
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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