Brunei Population
East Asia & Pacific · 173rd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
470,825
The population of Brunei is about 470,825 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 470 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Brunei is ranked 173rd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.74% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 520 thousand. That is 5.3 times its 1960 population of 88 thousand. Population density is 89 people per square kilometre. 75% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
470 thousand
Yearly change
+0.74%
World rank
173rd
Share of world
0.01%
Density
89/km²
Land area
5,270 km²
Life expectancy
75.5 yrs
Births per woman
1.73
GDP per capita
$32,235
GDP
$15.0B
Population of Brunei, 1960–2050
Brunei population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,347 | — | 17 |
| 1970 | 135,138 | +2.81% | 26 |
| 1980 | 186,111 | +3.15% | 35 |
| 1990 | 255,292 | +2.91% | 48 |
| 2000 | 326,424 | +2.20% | 62 |
| 2010 | 392,332 | +1.92% | 74 |
| 2020 | 447,404 | +1.07% | 85 |
| 2024 | 462,721 | +0.82% | 88 |
| 2026proj. | 469,775 | +0.74% | 89 |
| 2030proj. | 482,447 | +0.62% | 92 |
| 2040proj. | 505,976 | +0.38% | 96 |
| 2050proj. | 519,551 | +0.17% | 99 |
Brunei vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 379 times as many people as Brunei. Bangladesh is 15.3 times more densely populated.
Brunei population: questions and answers
What is the population of Brunei in 2026?
About 469,775 (470 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Brunei's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.74% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Brunei?
About 89 people per km², with a land area of 5,270 km².
What will the population of Brunei be in 2050?
About 520 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Brunei?
Bandar Seri Begawan.
What is the life expectancy in Brunei?
75.5 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.