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Overview
Bangladesh has 19 times the population of Austria: 175.69 million people against 9.21 million (2025).
Austria's economy is 27% larger than Bangladesh's, at $579.47B versus $456.32B.
Per person, Austria is the wealthier of the two: $62,930 against $2,597 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Austria | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $456.32B | Higher: $579.47B | 2025 | $450.12B / $521.64B |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 | Higher: $62,930 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.5% | 0.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 8.8% | Lower: 3.5% | 2025 | 10.5% / 2.9% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.8% | 5.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 25 | 82 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $134 | Higher: $6,155 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $108 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 175.69 million | 9.21 million | 2025 | 174.37 million / 9.17 million |
| Population growth | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 26.0 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.11 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 yrs | Higher: 82.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 33% | 70% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 53% | Higher: 92% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 147,570 km² | 83,871 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 1190.5/km² | 109.8/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 108 Mt | Lower: 56 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.6 t | 6.2 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.03B | $5.26B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 227,000 | 23,000 | 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
Bangladesh is growing faster: 3.5% annual GDP growth versus 0.6%.
Bangladesh runs the hotter price environment: 8.8% inflation versus 3.5%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Bangladesh: a price level of 25 versus 82 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Austria: $6,155 against $134 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Bangladesh is the far younger society: median age 26.0 versus 43.6 years.
Life expectancy is 7.1 years longer in Austria (82.0 vs 74.9).
Austria is considerably more urbanized: 70% of people live in cities, against 33%.
Internet adoption is higher in Austria (92% vs 53% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Bangladesh is 76% larger than Austria: 147,570 km² versus 83,871 km².
Bangladesh is far more densely settled: 1191 people per km² against 110.
Military
Austria spends 30% more on defence than Bangladesh: $5.26B versus $4.03B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Bangladesh fields the larger armed forces: 227,000 personnel against 23,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Bangladesh bigger than Austria?
- Bangladesh is larger by land area. Bangladesh covers 147,570 km² while Austria covers 83,871 km², so Bangladesh is 76% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Bangladesh or Austria?
- Bangladesh has the larger population: 175.69 million versus 9.21 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Bangladesh richer than Austria?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Austria is richer: $62,930 against $2,597. Total GDP tells the same story: $456.32B for Bangladesh versus $579.47B for Austria.
- Who spends more on their military, Bangladesh or Austria?
- Austria spends more: $5.26B versus $4.03B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).