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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Bangladesh’s population is about 219× that of Bhutan, a difference of 172,770,840.
Bangladesh’s surface area is 284% larger than that of Bhutan, a difference of 109,180 km².
Bangladesh’s population density is about 57.0× that of Bhutan, a difference of 1,156 /km².
Bangladesh’s nominal GDP is about 149× that of Bhutan, a difference of $447.11 billion.
Bhutan’s GDP per capita is 48% higher than that of Bangladesh, a difference of $1,238.
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Dhaka
Thimphu
173,562,364
791,524
147,570 km²
38,390 km²
1,176 /km²
20.6 /km²
$450.12 billion · 2024
$3.01 billion · 2023
$2,593 · 2024
$3,831 · 2023
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳
Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu.
Bangladeshi
Bhutanese
+880
+975
.bd
.bt
BD / BGD
BT / BTN
Asia/Dhaka
Asia/Thimphu
Bangladesh
ʼbrug-yul
| Measure | Bangladesh | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Dhaka | Thimphu |
| Population | 173,562,364 | 791,524 |
| Surface area | 147,570 km² | 38,390 km² |
| Population density | 1,176 /km² | 20.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $450.12 billion · 2024 | $3.01 billion · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $2,593 · 2024 | $3,831 · 2023 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳ | Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu. |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi | Bhutanese |
| Phone code | +880 | +975 |
| Internet domain | .bd | .bt |
| ISO codes | BD / BGD | BT / BTN |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka | Asia/Thimphu |
| Native name | Bangladesh | ʼbrug-yul |
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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 →Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.
Full Bhutan profile →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.
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
Bhutan has a recorded population of approximately 791,524 people.
Bhutan covers an area of about 38,390 km².
Bhutan has a population density of roughly 20.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bhutan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.01 billion as of 2023.
Bhutan has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,831.
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), with the symbol Nu..
Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Bhutan is ʼbrug-yul.
People from Bhutan are referred to as Bhutanese.
The international dialing code for Bhutan is +975.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bhutan is .bt.
Bhutan uses the Asia/Thimphu time zone.
Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.