Rank #27 by World Population
🇧🇷Brazil
Brazil has a population of 211,140,729, ranking #27 in the world. The capital is Brasilia. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
211,140,729
Population
#27
World Rank
75.8
Life Expectancy
$10,378
GDP Per Capita
Brazil, #27 by world population
Brazil Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Brazil had a population of 72,388,126 in 1960 and 211,998,573 in 2024, a 2.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 211,998,573 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.70%.
211,998,573
Population (2024)
72,388,126
Population (1960)
211,998,573
Peak (2024)
1.70%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 |
| 1961 | 74,605,447 |
| 1962 | 76,865,323 |
| 1963 | 79,164,235 |
| 1964 | 81,488,595 |
| 1965 | 83,817,583 |
| 1966 | 86,139,359 |
| 1967 | 88,446,124 |
| 1968 | 90,741,240 |
| 1969 | 93,045,777 |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 |
| 1971 | 97,739,273 |
| 1972 | 100,146,797 |
| 1973 | 102,600,976 |
| 1974 | 105,089,675 |
| 1975 | 107,619,565 |
| 1976 | 110,213,349 |
| 1977 | 112,875,292 |
| 1978 | 115,600,942 |
| 1979 | 118,380,821 |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 |
| 1981 | 124,063,109 |
| 1982 | 126,923,155 |
| 1983 | 129,790,077 |
| 1984 | 132,658,864 |
| 1985 | 135,515,595 |
| 1986 | 138,336,370 |
| 1987 | 141,104,944 |
| 1988 | 143,826,357 |
| 1989 | 146,502,972 |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 |
| 1991 | 151,724,256 |
| 1992 | 154,275,079 |
| 1993 | 156,794,577 |
| 1994 | 159,265,006 |
| 1995 | 161,735,073 |
| 1996 | 164,202,549 |
| 1997 | 166,661,659 |
| 1998 | 169,159,655 |
| 1999 | 171,641,543 |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 |
| 2001 | 176,301,203 |
| 2002 | 178,503,484 |
| 2003 | 180,622,688 |
| 2004 | 182,675,143 |
| 2005 | 184,688,101 |
| 2006 | 186,653,106 |
| 2007 | 188,552,320 |
| 2008 | 190,367,302 |
| 2009 | 192,079,951 |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 |
| 2011 | 195,284,734 |
| 2012 | 196,876,111 |
| 2013 | 198,478,299 |
| 2014 | 200,085,127 |
| 2015 | 201,675,532 |
| 2016 | 203,218,114 |
| 2017 | 204,703,445 |
| 2018 | 206,107,261 |
| 2019 | 207,455,459 |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 |
| 2021 | 209,550,294 |
| 2022 | 210,306,415 |
| 2023 | 211,140,729 |
| 2024 | 211,998,573 |
Demographics
| Population | 211,140,729 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.40% |
| Urban Population | 87.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.62 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 75.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 12.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.6% |
Economy & Trade
$10,378
GDP Per Capita
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
51.5
Gini Index (inequality)
33.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
9.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.36
Physicians per 1,000
94.6%
Literacy Rate
12.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
99.8%
Electricity Access
80.5%
Internet Users
105
Mobile Subs per 100
25.3
People per km2
-240,059
Net Migration
Environment
59.0%
Forest Area
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Brazil in global context
Brazil is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil has a population of 211,140,729, ranking #27 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.40%.
Life expectancy in Brazil is 75.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 12.4 per 1,000 live births.
Brazil's GDP per capita is $10,378. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
87.6% of Brazil's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 25.3 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Brazil is 94.6%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.