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According to watchtutorials, Bangladesh is a densely populated country with a population of over 163 million people. The population density of Bangladesh is one of the highest in the world with 1,115 people per square kilometer. The majority of the population is Bengali Muslims, who account for over 90% of the total population. Hindus make up approximately 9%, while other religious groups such as Christians and Buddhists comprise less than 1%. The country’s population growth rate has been declining steadily since the mid-1990s, with a current annual growth rate estimated at 1.2%. The median age in Bangladesh is 25 years old, and more than 40% of the population is under 15. Life expectancy has increased significantly in recent years to 72 years for men and 74 years for women as health care access has improved. Literacy rates have also increased dramatically since independence, with nearly 73% of adults literate today compared to just 28% in 1971. Bangladesh also has one of the highest birth rates in Asia at 2.4 children per woman on average. This high fertility rate contributes to its high population growth rate despite declining mortality rates from improved healthcare access and nutrition standards. See localtimezone for Bangladesh Population and Language.