According to the “State of World Population (SWOP) 2025” report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the current population of Bangladesh stands at 175.7 million.

Half of the population are women, and about two-thirds, or approximately 115 million people, are of working age (15–64 years).

(Published in July 2025)

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The number of working-age people in Bangladesh is approximately 115 million

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