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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Bangladesh’s population is 90% larger than that of Iran, a difference of 81,994,626.
Iran’s surface area is about 11.8× that of Bangladesh, a difference of 1,597,580 km².
Bangladesh’s population density is about 22.4× that of Iran, a difference of 1,124 /km².
Iran’s nominal GDP is 5.6% larger than that of Bangladesh, a difference of $25.13 billion.
Iran’s GDP per capita is 100% higher than that of Bangladesh, a difference of $2,597.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Dhaka
Tehran
173,562,364
91,567,738
147,570 km²
1,745,150 km²
1,176 /km²
52.5 /km²
$450.12 billion · 2024
$475.25 billion · 2024
$2,593 · 2024
$5,190 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳
Iranian rial · IRR · ﷼
Bangladeshi
Iranian, Persian
+880
+98
.bd
.ir
BD / BGD
IR / IRN
Asia/Dhaka
Asia/Tehran
Bangladesh
ایران
| Measure | Bangladesh | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Dhaka | Tehran |
| Population | 173,562,364 | 91,567,738 |
| Surface area | 147,570 km² | 1,745,150 km² |
| Population density | 1,176 /km² | 52.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $450.12 billion · 2024 | $475.25 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,593 · 2024 | $5,190 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳ | Iranian rial · IRR · ﷼ |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi | Iranian, Persian |
| Phone code | +880 | +98 |
| Internet domain | .bd | .ir |
| ISO codes | BD / BGD | IR / IRN |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka | Asia/Tehran |
| Native name | Bangladesh | ایران |
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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 →Iran, known historically as Persia, is a land of ancient civilization and striking contrasts, stretching from the rugged Zagros Mountains to the vast deserts of Dasht-e Kavir, and boasting a rich tapestry of cultural heritage that continues to shape its modern identity.
Full Iran 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 Iran is Tehran.
Iran has a recorded population of approximately 91,567,738 people.
Iran covers an area of about 1,745,150 km².
Iran has a population density of roughly 52.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iran has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $475.25 billion as of 2024.
Iran has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,190.
Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), with the symbol ﷼.
Iran is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Iran is ایران.
People from Iran are referred to as Iranian, Persian.
The international dialing code for Iran is +98.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iran is .ir.
Iran uses the Asia/Tehran time zone.
Iran, known historically as Persia, is a land of ancient civilization and striking contrasts, stretching from the rugged Zagros Mountains to the vast deserts of Dasht-e Kavir, and boasting a rich tapestry of cultural heritage that continues to shape its modern identity.