26.+Characteristics+and+data+relating+to+population+-+Bangladesh

> High fertility rate > Death rate - 8.27 deaths/1000 people
 * __26. Characteristics and data relating to the population of Bangladesh __**
 * Has a high population growth rate
 * Estimated one of te ten most populous countries in the world
 * Overall density estimated to be around 3000 people per square mile
 * Somewhat even distribution of population around the country with few exceptions
 * Nearly 60% of population is under 25
 * Estimated 3% over 65
 * Birth rate - 29.8 births /1000 people
 * Life expectancy - 62.45