Brazil Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 7th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
213,779,495
The population of Brazil is about 213,779,495 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 214 million for 2026 as a whole — 2.58% of the world's people.
Brazil is one of the ten most populous countries on Earth (7th). Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.35% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2042 at about 219 million, then declining. That is 3.0 times its 1960 population of 72.4 million. Population density is 26 people per square kilometre. 88% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
214 million
Yearly change
+0.35%
World rank
7th
Share of world
2.58%
Density
26/km²
Land area
8,358,140 km²
Life expectancy
76.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.61
Population of Brazil, 1960–2050
Brazil population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | — | 9 |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | +2.50% | 11 |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | +2.39% | 15 |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | +1.80% | 18 |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | +1.38% | 21 |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | +0.84% | 23 |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | +0.58% | 25 |
| 2024 | 211,998,573 | +0.41% | 25 |
| 2026proj. | 213,562,666 | +0.35% | 26 |
| 2030proj. | 216,074,411 | +0.26% | 26 |
| 2040proj. | 219,237,084 | +0.05% | 26 |
| 2050proj. | 217,489,299 | −0.19% | 26 |
Brazil vs Bangladesh
Brazil has 1.2 times as many people as Bangladesh (178 million). Bangladesh is 53.5 times more densely populated.
Brazil population: questions and answers
What is the population of Brazil in 2026?
About 213,562,666 (214 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Brazil's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.35% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Brazil?
About 26 people per km², with a land area of 8,358,140 km².
What will the population of Brazil be in 2050?
About 217 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasília.
What is the life expectancy in Brazil?
76.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.