Migrant populations in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Migrant populations was 2.91 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
2.91 million
World rank
25th
of 228 countries
All-time high
2.91 million
in 2024
All-time low
881,617
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Bangladesh, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Bangladesh stood at 2.91 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 104.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Bangladesh peaked at 2.91 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 881,617, in 1990.
That places Bangladesh 25th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 881,617 | — |
| 1995 | 934,735 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 987,853 | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 1.06 million | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 1.35 million | +26.7% |
| 2015 | 1.42 million | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 2.12 million | +48.7% |
| 2024 | 2.91 million | +37.4% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 2.91 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 14.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 2.91 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 272,909, 10.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 908,176 | 881,617 | 934,735 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million | 987,853 | 1.06 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.38 million | 1.35 million | 1.42 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.51 million | 2.12 million | 2.91 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 22 Colombia 3.06 million compare
- 23 Hong Kong 3.06 million compare
- 24 Netherlands 2.96 million compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 2.88 million compare
- 27 Singapore 2.84 million compare
- 28 Switzerland 2.77 million compare
More population data for Bangladesh
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4985 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.94 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4985 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6747 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 203,905 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8247 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9442 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.502 (2100)
- Population density 1,602 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.15 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Bangladesh?
- Migrant populations in Bangladesh was 2.91 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 881,617 in 1990.
- How does Bangladesh rank for migrant populations?
- Bangladesh ranks 25th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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