Bangladesh: Land area

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 Bangladesh

Land area in sq. km

 Latest value 129,980
 Year 2023
 Measure sq. km
 Data availability 1961 - 2023
 Average 130,168
 Min - Max 129,980 - 130,260
 Source Food and Agriculture Organization
The latest value from 2023 is 129980 sq. km, a decline from 130260 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1961 to 2023 is 130168 sq. km. The minimum value, 129980 sq. km, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 130260 sq. km was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Bangladesh - Land area - Recent values chart

Historical series
Bangladesh - Land area - historical chart - 1961-2023




Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

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