Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.0529 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Bangladesh, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded -0.0529 % change on previous year for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 66.5% on the previous year and up 95.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Bangladesh peaked at 3.21 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -1.1 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Bangladesh ranks 96th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1973 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +117.7% |
| 1974 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1977 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1985 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1988 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1990 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 0.9639 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 0.7457 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1993 | 0.7815 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 0.5598 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1995 | 0.5415 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 0.341 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1997 | 0.2525 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1998 | 0.3582 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 1999 | 0.4576 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2000 | 0.4904 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 0.3621 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2002 | 0.8019 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 2003 | 0.7302 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 0.6429 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4602 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 2006 | 0.291 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2007 | 0.2203 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1591 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0577 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 2010 | -0.188 % change on previous year | -425.8% |
| 2011 | -0.3806 % change on previous year | +102.4% |
| 2012 | -0.5697 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2013 | -0.8466 % change on previous year | +48.6% |
| 2014 | -0.953 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2015 | -1.06 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2016 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2017 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2018 | -0.4271 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 2019 | -0.1479 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0282 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 2021 | 0.1619 % change on previous year | +474.3% |
| 2022 | 0.207 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2023 | -0.2631 % change on previous year | -227.1% |
| 2024 | -0.158 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2025 | -0.0529 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.56 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.13 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 2.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6082 % change on previous year | 0.2525 % change on previous year | 1.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4216 % change on previous year | 0.0577 % change on previous year | 0.8019 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6768 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | -0.1479 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0128 % change on previous year | -0.2631 % change on previous year | 0.207 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 93 Eswatini 0.001 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Belize 0 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Turks and Caicos Islands -0.0134 % change on previous year compare
- 97 New Caledonia -0.0689 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Iceland -0.0701 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Saint Kitts and Nevis -0.0821 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 1,602 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.15 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Bangladesh?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Bangladesh was -0.0529 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.1 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Bangladesh rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Bangladesh ranks 96th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.