Sylhet's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,032,980. In 1950, the population of Sylhet was 67,438. Sylhet has grown by 33,606 in the last year, which represents a 3.36% 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 Sylhet, which typically includes Sylhet's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 24,652,900 | 3% |
| Chittagong | 5,653,490 | 2.54% |
| Rajshahi | 1,007,020 | 2.37% |
| Bogra | 981,223 | 3.85% |
| Khulna | 980,200 | 1.52% |
| Comilla | 690,860 | 2.99% |
| Barisal | 565,243 | 2.95% |
| Mymensingh | 509,237 | 2.35% |
| Rangpur | 456,821 | 2.5% |