Urban Development in Bangladesh

6 indicators covering urban development for Bangladesh.

IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank
Population in the largest city 42.2% 2025 up 12.9% 34th
Population density 1,319 people per sq. km of land area 2023 up 9.7% 9th
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 69.25 micrograms per cubic meter 2023 up 5.8% 3rd
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 30.31 million 2025 up 36.9% 12th
Population in largest city 24.65 million 2025 up 40.1% 4th
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% 2017 unchanged 1st