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Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka Division · 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Dhaka is a major city in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh with a population of 10,356,500. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,356,500 Population 72,887/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
69.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dhaka Timezone
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 23.7%
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 5.3%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
5% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

People

Population10,356,500
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density72,887/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,551
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.9%

Health

Obesity5.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.4%
Depression3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
AQI170 (Unhealthy)
Rain69.9 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband44.5%
Population10,356,500
Population Density72,887 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates23.7104°, 90.4074°
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Country🇧🇩 Bangladesh
State / ProvinceDhaka Division
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation69.9 inches (1,775 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age27.9 years

Is Dhaka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dhaka receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Dhaka has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dhaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 322 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 170.

Dhaka has a population of 10,356,500 with a density of 72,887 people per square mile, spread across 142.1 square miles. The median age is 27.9 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. 12.5% of residents have a disability. 54.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,356,500
Total Population
72,887
People / sq mi
27.9yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
142.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Dhaka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Dhaka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dhaka is N/A. Per capita income is $2,551 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 26.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Dhaka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,551

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
5% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living26.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Dhaka, 5.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.8% have diabetes. 28.8% have high blood pressure. 14.4% are current smokers. 0.0% report binge drinking. 66.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Dhaka vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity5.3%
83% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
High Blood Pressure28.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.4%
3% above US avg
Binge Drinking0.0%
Physical Inactivity66.1%
Depression3.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate54.0%

Food & Exercise

Dhaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 170 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 13% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall69.9 inches
84% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median170.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %12.6%

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area142.1 sq mi (368.0 km²)
Population Density72,887/sq mi
Coordinates23.7104°N, 90.4074°W
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30% below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 44.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.7%
30% below US avg
High School+80.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density72,887/sq mi
Total Area142.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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