| Population
& Demographics :
Comprising
of a very young population, Bangladesh is
the ninth most densely populated country
in the world with a modest growth rate of
1.48% annually. Over 70% of the population
are estimated to be aged below 25 years
and about 77% living in rural areas. Growth
in the urban population (by birth and migration)
over last decade (1991-2001) significantly
increased by 38%. However, in rural areas
the same is experienced at 10.42%.
Although
Bangla or Bengali is the official language,
but English is generally used as second
language and widely spoken in business and
government circles. Majority of even moderately
educated population can read, write and
speak in English.
Table:
Key Demographic Features of Bangladesh,
January 2001
| Demographic
Indicators |
Figures |
| Population |
135.20
million |
| Population
Growth Rate |
1.50% |
| Land
Area |
147,570
sq. km. |
| Population
Density |
916
people/sq. km. |
| Number
of Household |
25.40
million |
| Average
Household Size |
4.8 |
| Sex
Ratio (Male: Female) |
103.8 |
| Life
Expectancy |
68.20
years |
| Adult
Literacy Rate |
64% |
|
