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Overview
Bangladesh has 3.8 times the population of Argentina: 175.69 million people against 45.85 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is about 50% larger than Bangladesh's, at $683.10B versus $456.32B.
Per person, Argentina is the wealthier of the two: $14,898 against $2,597 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Argentina | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $456.32B | Higher: $683.10B | 2025 | $450.12B / $633.27B |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 | Higher: $14,898 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 3.5% | Higher: 4.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 8.8% | 219.9% | 2025 / 2024 | 10.5% / — |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.8% | 7.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 25 | 46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $134 | Higher: $811 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $108 | Higher: $297 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | — | $5.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 175.69 million | 45.85 million | 2025 | 174.37 million / 45.42 million |
| Population growth | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 26.0 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.11 | 1.50 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 yrs | Higher: 77.5 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 33% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 53% | Higher: 90% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 147,570 km² | 2,780,400 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 1190.5/km² | 16.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 108 Mt | 171 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.6 t | 3.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.03B | $4.18B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 227,000 | 103,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Argentina is growing faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 3.5%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 8.8%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Bangladesh: a price level of 25 versus 46 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Argentina: $811 against $134 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Bangladesh is the younger society: median age 26.0 versus 32.9 years.
Life expectancy is 2.6 years longer in Argentina (77.5 vs 74.9).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 33%.
Internet adoption is higher in Argentina (90% vs 53% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Bangladesh is only about 1/19 the size of Argentina: 147,570 km² versus 2,780,400 km².
Bangladesh is far more densely settled: 1191 people per km² against 16.
Military
Defence budgets are of similar magnitude: $4.03B (Bangladesh) and $4.18B (Argentina).
Bangladesh fields the larger armed forces: 227,000 personnel against 103,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Bangladesh bigger than Argentina?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Bangladesh covers 147,570 km² while Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², so Argentina is 19 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Bangladesh or Argentina?
- Bangladesh has the larger population: 175.69 million versus 45.85 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Bangladesh richer than Argentina?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Argentina is richer: $14,898 against $2,597. Total GDP tells the same story: $456.32B for Bangladesh versus $683.10B for Argentina.
- Who spends more on their military, Bangladesh or Argentina?
- Argentina spends more: $4.18B versus $4.03B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).