Brazil
- Capital:
- Brasilia
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia
- Abbreviation:
- BRA
213,562,666
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
213,562,666
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Brazil's population is projected to be 167,006,445 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 213,562,666 | 0.38% | 7 |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 0.4% | 7 |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 0.58% | 7 |
| 2019 | 207,455,459 | 0.65% | 7 |
| 2018 | 206,107,261 | 0.69% | 6 |
| 2017 | 204,703,445 | 0.73% | 6 |
| 2015 | 201,675,532 | 0.81% | 6 |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 0.96% | 6 |
| 2005 | 184,688,101 | 1.2% | 5 |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 1.47% | 5 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 213,562,666 | 0.38% | 7 |
| 2032 | 217,055,384 | 0.26% | 7 |
| 2037 | 218,747,241 | 0.15% | 7 |
| 2042 | 219,319,761 | 0.05% | 7 |
| 2047 | 218,565,368 | -0.07% | 7 |
| 2052 | 216,546,444 | -0.18% | 10 |
| 2057 | 213,414,291 | -0.29% | 10 |
| 2062 | 209,264,207 | -0.39% | 10 |
| 2067 | 204,242,532 | -0.48% | 10 |
| 2072 | 198,546,036 | -0.56% | 10 |
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Sao Paulo has a metropolitan area population of 12,005,878, comprising 5.62%% of Brazil's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sao Paulo | 12,005,878 | 5.62% |
| 2 | Rio de Janeiro | 6,772,868 | 3.17% |
| 3 | Brasilia | 3,043,900 | 1.43% |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 2,609,729 | 1.22% |
| 5 | Salvador | 2,593,321 | 1.21% |
| 6 | Belo Horizonte | 2,434,975 | 1.14% |
| 7 | Manaus | 2,341,723 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Curitiba | 1,852,299 | 0.87% |
| 9 | Recife | 1,598,694 | 0.75% |
| 10 | Goiania | 1,523,855 | 0.71% |
As of 2026, Brazil has a total population of 213,562,666, ranking as the 7th most populous nation in the world.
Brazil has a net population change of approximately 1,974 people per day, driven by 6,825 births, 4,288 deaths, and net emigration of 563 people.
Brazil represents 2.67% of the total global population and 48.48% of South America's population.
Brazil has a population density of 25.6 people per km² (approximately 66.2 per mi²), making it the 190th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Brazil is White (47.7%) , followed by Mixed (43.1%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Brazil, comprising 64.6% of the population.