Dhaka District
Bangladesh
Dhaka District
| Area of Dhaka District | 1,465 km² |
| Population | 14.3 million |
| Male Population | 7,790,157 (54.4%) |
| Female Population | 6,516,861 (45.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +420.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +64.6% |
| Median Age | 24.9 years old |
| Male Median Age | 25.9 years old |
| Female Median Age | 23.6 years old |
| Timezone | Bangladesh Standard Time |
Dhaka District Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,747,929 | 5,708,324 | 8,693,582 | 14,307,018 |
| Population Density | 1,875 / km² | 3,896 / km² | 5,934 / km² | 9,766 / km² |
Dhaka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 64.6% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka District | +420.6% | +150.6% | +64.6% |
| Dhaka | +188.7% | +80.9% | +37.4% |
| Bangladesh | +125.9% | +51.9% | +22.6% |
Dhaka District Median Age
Median Age: 24.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka District | 24.9 years | 25.9 years | 23.6 years |
| Dhaka | 24 years | 24.5 years | 23.4 years |
| Bangladesh | 23.2 years | 23.1 years | 23.3 years |
Dhaka District Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 608,764 | 586,645 | 1,195,409 |
| 5-9 | 682,459 | 645,504 | 1,327,964 |
| 10-14 | 715,108 | 672,044 | 1,387,152 |
| 15-19 | 763,880 | 709,099 | 1,472,980 |
| 20-24 | 953,119 | 899,869 | 1,852,988 |
| 25-29 | 1,000,375 | 815,228 | 1,815,604 |
| 30-34 | 753,222 | 554,068 | 1,307,290 |
| 35-39 | 624,101 | 459,570 | 1,083,671 |
| 40-44 | 506,726 | 354,614 | 861,340 |
| 45-49 | 359,993 | 253,950 | 613,943 |
| 50-54 | 293,208 | 203,131 | 496,340 |
| 55-59 | 178,595 | 113,870 | 292,465 |
| 60-64 | 169,867 | 118,162 | 288,029 |
| 65-69 | 80,205 | 55,597 | 135,803 |
| 70-74 | 73,738 | 54,925 | 128,664 |
| 75-79 | 26,797 | 20,588 | 47,385 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dhaka District Population Density
Population Density: 9,766 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka District | 14.3 million | 1,465 km² | 9,766 / km² |
| Dhaka | 42.2 million | 20,706.6 km² | 2,038 / km² |
| Bangladesh | 161.0 million | 144,082.5 km² | 1,117 / km² |
Dhaka District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 371,565 | n/a | n/a |
| 1700 | 457,310 | 2.1% | 8,574 |
| 1800 | 621,378 | 3.1% | 16,406 |
| 1900 | 1,037,262 | 5.3% | 41,588 |
| 1910 | 1,120,804 | 8.1% | 83,542 |
| 1920 | 1,205,198 | 7.5% | 84,394 |
| 1930 | 1,335,824 | 10.8% | 130,626 |
| 1940 | 1,467,790 | 9.9% | 131,966 |
| 1950 | 1,601,033 | 9.1% | 133,243 |
| 1960 | 1,999,861 | 24.9% | 398,828 |
| 1970 | 2,484,516 | 24.2% | 484,655 |
| 1990 | 5,708,324 | 51.6% | 1,611,904 |
| 2000 | 8,693,582 | 52.3% | 2,985,258 |
| 2020 | 15,030,716 | 31.5% | 3,168,567 |
| 2030 | 16,511,151 | 9.8% | 1,480,435 |
| 2040 | 17,852,062 | 8.1% | 1,340,911 |
| 2050 | 18,950,887 | 6.2% | 1,098,825 |
| 2060 | 19,713,317 | 4% | 762,430 |
| 2070 | 20,147,712 | 2.2% | 434,395 |
| 2080 | 20,308,953 | 0.8% | 161,241 |
| 2090 | 20,243,867 | -0.3% | -65,086 |
| 2100 | 19,996,942 | -1.2% | -246,925 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Dhaka District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka District | 10,424,136 t | 0.73 t | 7,115 t/km² |
| Dhaka | 23,948,244 t | 0.57 t | 1,156 t/km² |
| Bangladesh | 85,681,867 t | 0.53 t | 594.7 t/km² |
Dhaka Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1985 to 2020)
Average High
33.5°C
92.3°F
Record High Temperature
36.9°C
98.4°F
Average Precipitation
190.9 mm
7.5 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
12.5 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:07:33 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Top places in Dhaka District
Places in Dhaka District
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka North City Corporation | 307.8 km² | 10.9 million | 35,390 / km² |
| Dhamrai | 311.1 km² | 515,966 | 1,658 / km² |
| Dohār | 138.7 km² | 341,295 | 2,461 / km² |
| Keraniganj | 180.8 km² | 917,217 | 5,072 / km² |
| Nawabganj | 243.3 km² | 306,768 | 1,260 / km² |
| Savar Upazila | 283.3 km² | 1.3 million | 4,704 / km² |
Other places in Dhaka
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faridpur | 2,054.9 km² | 2.1 million | 1,002 / km² |
| Gazipur | 1,750.9 km² | 4.8 million | 2,744 / km² |
| Gopalganj | 1,490.5 km² | 1.2 million | 809.5 / km² |
| Kishoreganj | 2,687.9 km² | 3.4 million | 1,275 / km² |
| Madaripur | 1,283.5 km² | 1.4 million | 1,122 / km² |
| Manikganj | 1,408.9 km² | 1.5 million | 1,093 / km² |
| Munshiganj | 970.4 km² | 1.6 million | 1,668 / km² |
| Narayanganj | 746.8 km² | 3.3 million | 4,415 / km² |
| Narsingdi | 1,074 km² | 2.3 million | 2,133 / km² |
| Rajbari | 1,180.1 km² | 1.1 million | 973.5 / km² |
| Shariatpur | 1,249.6 km² | 1.2 million | 976.2 / km² |
| Tangail | 3,344.2 km² | 3.9 million | 1,152 / km² |
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