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BangladeshvsNepal

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Bangladesh is higher

Bangladesh records 173,562,364, about 5.85× the other value.

Surface area

Bangladesh is higher

Bangladesh records 147,570 km², about 1.00× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Bangladesh is higher

Bangladesh records $450.12 billion, about 10.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇩 Bangladesh173,562,364
🇳🇵 Nepal29,651,054

Bangladesh’s population is 485% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of 143,911,310.

Surface area

🇧🇩 Bangladesh147,570 km²
🇳🇵 Nepal147,180 km²

Bangladesh’s surface area is 0.3% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of 390 km².

Population density

🇧🇩 Bangladesh1,176 /km²
🇳🇵 Nepal201 /km²

Bangladesh’s population density is 484% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of 975 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇩 Bangladesh$450.12 billion · 2024
🇳🇵 Nepal$42.91 billion · 2024

Bangladesh’s nominal GDP is 949% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of $407.21 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇩 Bangladesh$2,593 · 2024
🇳🇵 Nepal$1,447 · 2024

Bangladesh’s GDP per capita is 79% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of $1,146.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Dhaka

Kathmandu

Population

173,562,364

29,651,054

Surface area

147,570 km²

147,180 km²

Population density

1,176 /km²

201 /km²

Nominal GDP

$450.12 billion · 2024

$42.91 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,593 · 2024

$1,447 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Southern Asia

Currency

Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳

Nepalese rupee · NPR · ₨

Nationality

Bangladeshi

Nepali, Nepalese

Phone code

+880

+977

Internet domain

.bd

.np

ISO codes

BD / BGD

NP / NPL

Time zone

Asia/Dhaka

Asia/Kathmandu

Native name

Bangladesh

नपल

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About Bangladesh

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.

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About Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.

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Bangladesh & Nepal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bangladesh?

The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.

What is the population of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has a recorded population of approximately 173,562,364 people.

How big is Bangladesh?

Bangladesh covers an area of about 147,570 km².

What is the population density of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has a population density of roughly 1,176 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $450.12 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,593.

What currency is used in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), with the symbol ৳.

Where is Bangladesh located?

Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What are people from Bangladesh called?

People from Bangladesh are referred to as Bangladeshi.

What is the phone calling code for Bangladesh?

The international dialing code for Bangladesh is +880.

What is the internet domain for Bangladesh?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bangladesh is .bd.

What time zone is Bangladesh in?

Bangladesh uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone.

What is Bangladesh known for?

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.

What is the capital of Nepal?

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

What is the population of Nepal?

Nepal has a recorded population of approximately 29,651,054 people.

How big is Nepal?

Nepal covers an area of about 147,180 km².

What is the population density of Nepal?

Nepal has a population density of roughly 201 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Nepal?

Nepal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $42.91 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Nepal?

Nepal has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,447.

What currency is used in Nepal?

Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR), with the symbol ₨.

Where is Nepal located?

Nepal is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Nepal?

The native name of Nepal is नपल.

What are people from Nepal called?

People from Nepal are referred to as Nepali, Nepalese.

What is the phone calling code for Nepal?

The international dialing code for Nepal is +977.

What is the internet domain for Nepal?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal is .np.

What time zone is Nepal in?

Nepal uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.

What is Nepal known for?

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.