Bangladesh vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Bangladesh and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 175,686,899 | 101,598,527 | +72.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 456 | 515 | −11.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,597 | 5,066 | −48.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 147,570 | 331,338 | −55.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 1,191 | 307 | +288.3% |
| Median age (years) | 26.7 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 53.4 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.8 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 33.2 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 4,035 | 5,500 | −26.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.94 | 1.81 | −48.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.90 | 8.82 | −21.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 23 | 54 | −57.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 227,000 | 522,000 | −56.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.3 | 5.1 | −74.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.32 | 0.95 | −66.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bangladesh relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Bangladesh. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Vietnam is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in armed forces per 1,000 people, about 4.0 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Vietnam's armed forces per 1,000 people (5.1) is about 4.0 times Bangladesh's (1.3).
- Bangladesh's population density (1,191) is about 3.9 times Vietnam's (307).
- Vietnam's armed forces as a share of the labor force (0.95) is about 3.0 times Bangladesh's (0.32).
- Vietnam's military expenditure per capita (54) is about 2.4 times Bangladesh's (23).
- Vietnam's armed forces personnel (2020) (522,000) is about 2.3 times Bangladesh's (227,000).
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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