Bangladesh vs Thailand
Every indicator for Bangladesh and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 71,619,863 | +145.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 577 | −21.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 8,057 | −67.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 513,115 | −71.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 140 | +752.9% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,035 | 5,522 | −26.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 1.08 | −13.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 4.54 | +52.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 77 | −70.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 455,000 | −50.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 6.4 | −79.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 1.13 | −71.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Bangladesh is 145.3% higher than Thailand.
- On gdp (nominal), Bangladesh is 21.0% lower than Thailand.
- On gdp per capita, Bangladesh is 67.8% lower than Thailand.
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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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Bangladesh profile →
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI