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Dhaka population trend over the years
| Year | Population | Growth rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,989,000 | 11.10 | 2,091,000 |
| 2017 | 18,898,000 | 7.40 | 1,300,000 |
| 2015 | 17,598,000 | 19.50 | 2,400,000 |
| 2010 | 14,731,000 | 19.50 | 2,400,000 |
| 2005 | 12,331,000 | 19.90 | 2,046,000 |
| 2000 | 10,285,000 | 23.40 | 1,953,000 |
| 1995 | 8,332,000 | 25.80 | 1,711,000 |
| 1990 | 6,621,000 | 42.10 | 1,961,000 |
Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics—Dhaka Information Statistics; (Ullah & Islam, 2017)
