Khulna's 2026 population is now estimated at 998,460. In 1950, the population of Khulna was 61,259. Khulna has grown by 18,260 in the last year, which represents a 1.86% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Khulna, which typically includes Khulna's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 25,359,100 | 2.86% |
| Chittagong | 5,797,810 | 2.55% |
| Sylhet | 1,065,150 | 3.11% |
| Rajshahi | 1,031,570 | 2.44% |
| Bogra | 1,014,990 | 3.44% |
| Comilla | 710,642 | 2.86% |
| Barisal | 581,269 | 2.83% |
| Mymensingh | 521,576 | 2.42% |
| Rangpur | 468,368 | 2.53% |