Brunei
- Capital:
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Southeast Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Brunei Muara, Bandar Seri Begawan, Belait
- Abbreviation:
- BRN
469,775
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
469,775
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Brunei's population is projected to be 469,295 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 469,775 | 0.79% | 176 |
| 2025 | 466,330 | 0.83% | 176 |
| 2020 | 447,404 | 1.07% | 176 |
| 2019 | 442,680 | 1.11% | 176 |
| 2018 | 437,810 | 1.16% | 176 |
| 2017 | 432,772 | 1.22% | 176 |
| 2015 | 422,212 | 1.48% | 176 |
| 2010 | 392,332 | 1.8% | 177 |
| 2005 | 358,916 | 1.92% | 176 |
| 2000 | 326,424 | 2.31% | 176 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 469,775 | 0.79% | 176 |
| 2032 | 487,952 | 0.62% | 176 |
| 2037 | 499,704 | 0.48% | 176 |
| 2042 | 509,545 | 0.39% | 177 |
| 2047 | 516,606 | 0.28% | 177 |
| 2052 | 520,771 | 0.16% | 178 |
| 2057 | 521,163 | 0.01% | 177 |
| 2062 | 519,153 | -0.08% | 178 |
| 2067 | 514,630 | -0.18% | 178 |
| 2072 | 508,288 | -0.25% | 178 |
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Brunei Muara has a metropolitan area population of 332,462, comprising 70.77%% of Brunei's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei Muara | 332,462 | 70.77% |
| 2 | Bandar Seri Begawan | 332,462 | 70.77% |
| 3 | Belait | 67,887 | 14.45% |
| 4 | Tutong | 48,691 | 10.36% |
| 5 | Temburong | 9,564 | 2.04% |
As of 2026, Brunei has a total population of 469,775, ranking as the 176th most populous nation in the world.
Brunei represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of Asia's population.
Brunei has a population density of 89.1 people per km² (approximately 230.9 per mi²), making it the 123rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Brunei is Malay (65.7%) , followed by Other (24%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in Brunei, comprising 78.8% of the population.