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Brazil population overview
Brazil is the most populous of 14 countries and territories in South America. The United Nations put the population at 213,202,933 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.3% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1,985 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 2,494,474 births (11.7 per 1,000 people) and 1,556,381 deaths (7.3 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 213,203 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.2 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 72,388,126 in 1960 to 212,812,405 in 2025 — a change of +194%, or +1.7% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 35.3 years; life expectancy at birth is 76.4 years; women have on average 1.6 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 19.4% of residents are under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older (2025); 88.2% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Brasilia. Brazil covers 8,510,420 km², giving a population density of about 25.1 people per km². GDP was $2.28T in 2025 — about $10,713 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Brazil population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 213,781,014 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 213,202,933 |
| World rank | #7 of 238 |
| Rank in South America | #1 of 14 |
| Share of world population | 2.6% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.3% |
| Births per year est. | 2,494,474 |
| Deaths per year est. | 1,556,381 |
| Net migration per year est. | -213,203 |
| Birth rate | 11.7 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 7.3 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 11.2 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 96.7 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 35.3 years |
| Life expectancy | 76.4 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.6 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 88.2% |
| Surface area 2023 | 8,510,420 km² |
| Population density | 25.1 per km² |
| Capital | Brasilia |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $2.28T |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $10,713 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Brazil population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 213,781,014 | – | – |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | +813,832 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 211,998,573 | +857,844 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 211,140,729 | +834,314 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 210,306,415 | +756,121 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 209,550,294 | +889,452 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | +6,985,310 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 201,675,532 | +7,973,603 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | +9,013,828 | +1% |
| 2005 | 184,688,101 | +10,669,819 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | +12,283,209 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 161,735,073 | +12,591,850 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | +13,627,628 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 135,515,595 | +14,308,134 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | +13,587,896 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 107,619,565 | +12,243,914 | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | +11,558,068 | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 83,817,583 | +11,429,457 | +3% |
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Brazil
Population over time
- From 72,388,126 in 1960 to 213,781,014 today — up 195.3%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.5% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 76 years (2024), up 22.9 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.6 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 12.1 births vs 7.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 5.1 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 19.4% of the population is under 15 and 11.5% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 2.5% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 491.5 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 546.4 Mt in 2014 — down 10.1% since.
- Per person: 2.32 t in 2024, vs 1.12 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,511.6 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 60.4% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 46.5% of final energy in 2021 (-3.3 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 59% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 70.5% to 59% since 1990 — roughly 976,668 km² of forest lost.
Urban population (% of total)
- 88.2% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 44.7% in 1960 (+43.5 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1967.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 1.2% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 26,918 m³ in 2022, down 64.5% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $2.28T in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 26.5% since 2015.
- That works out to $10,713 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 6% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 5% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 84.5% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 101.9 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Brazil in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brazil in 2026?
As of October 2026, Brazil has an estimated population of 213,781,014. The United Nations estimated 213,202,933 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.3% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Brazil growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.3% per year — roughly 1,985 more people every day. Each year there are about 2,494,474 births and 1,556,381 deaths, with net migration of -213,203.
What is the population density of Brazil?
About 25.1 people per square kilometre: 213,781,014 people living on 8,510,420 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Brazil?
The median age is 35.3 years, and life expectancy at birth is 76.4 years. 19.4% of the population is under 15 and 11.5% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Brazil rank by population?
Brazil is the 7th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 1st in South America, with 2.6% of the global population.
How has the population of Brazil changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 72,388,126; by 2025 it had grown to 212,812,405 (+194%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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RussiaSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.3%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.