International Migrant Population Statistics in Bangladesh (2026)
In 2024, 1.7% of the population in Bangladesh were international migrants, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 1.3% in 2020 to 1.7% in 2024 (+0.4 percentage points). Bangladesh ranks #3 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #158 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 1.7% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Bangladesh as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.4 pp (2024)
- Up from 1.3% in 2020 to 1.7% in 2024 (+0.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.8% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.8% in 1990 to 1.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 1.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Bangladesh.
- Rank in South Asia
- #3 of 6 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 3 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #158 of 216 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 158 of 216 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 4.2% (2024)
- Bangladesh (1.7%) is below the average of 4.2% across the 6 countries in South Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $27.5 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Bangladesh (2024)
- 53.4% (2024)
- 53.4% of the population in Bangladesh used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 173.6 million (2024)
- Bangladesh had a population of 173.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.7% | +0.4 pp |
| 2020 | 1.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +0.0 pp |
| 2010 | 0.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 0.7% | +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 0.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 1995 | 0.8% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Bangladesh were international migrants?
1.7% of the population in Bangladesh were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Bangladesh compare with other countries in South Asia?
Bangladesh ranks 3 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, with 1.7% versus a regional average of 4.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Bangladesh rank globally on international migrant population?
Bangladesh ranks 158 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Bangladesh?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bangladesh.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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