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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Bangladesh’s population is 307% larger than that of Afghanistan, a difference of 130,914,872.
Afghanistan’s surface area is 342% larger than that of Bangladesh, a difference of 505,300 km².
Bangladesh’s population density is about 18.0× that of Afghanistan, a difference of 1,111 /km².
Bangladesh’s nominal GDP is about 26.2× that of Afghanistan, a difference of $432.97 billion.
Bangladesh’s GDP per capita is 527% higher than that of Afghanistan, a difference of $2,180.
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Kabul
Dhaka
42,647,492
173,562,364
652,870 km²
147,570 km²
65.3 /km²
1,176 /km²
$17.15 billion · 2023
$450.12 billion · 2024
$414 · 2023
$2,593 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋
Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳
Afghan
Bangladeshi
+93
+880
.af
.bd
AF / AFG
BD / BGD
Asia/Kabul
Asia/Dhaka
افغانستان
Bangladesh
| Measure | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kabul | Dhaka |
| Population | 42,647,492 | 173,562,364 |
| Surface area | 652,870 km² | 147,570 km² |
| Population density | 65.3 /km² | 1,176 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.15 billion · 2023 | $450.12 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $414 · 2023 | $2,593 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋ | Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳ |
| Nationality | Afghan | Bangladeshi |
| Phone code | +93 | +880 |
| Internet domain | .af | .bd |
| ISO codes | AF / AFG | BD / BGD |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul | Asia/Dhaka |
| Native name | افغانستان | Bangladesh |
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Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
Full Afghanistan profile →Nestled at the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, Bangladesh is a vibrant tapestry of lush deltas, bustling cities, and timeless traditions, offering a rich experience to travelers and scholars alike.
Full Bangladesh profile →The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Afghanistan has a recorded population of approximately 42,647,492 people.
Afghanistan covers an area of about 652,870 km².
Afghanistan has a population density of roughly 65.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Afghanistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.15 billion as of 2023.
Afghanistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $414.
Afghanistan uses the Afghan afghani (AFN), with the symbol ؋.
Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Afghanistan is افغانستان.
People from Afghanistan are referred to as Afghan.
The international dialing code for Afghanistan is +93.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Afghanistan is .af.
Afghanistan uses the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
Bangladesh has a recorded population of approximately 173,562,364 people.
Bangladesh covers an area of about 147,570 km².
Bangladesh has a population density of roughly 1,176 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bangladesh has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $450.12 billion as of 2024.
Bangladesh has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,593.
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), with the symbol ৳.
Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
People from Bangladesh are referred to as Bangladeshi.
The international dialing code for Bangladesh is +880.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bangladesh is .bd.
Bangladesh uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone.
Nestled at the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, Bangladesh is a vibrant tapestry of lush deltas, bustling cities, and timeless traditions, offering a rich experience to travelers and scholars alike.