What is the Population of Brazil?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Brazil has a population of approximately 213,421,037 people, making it the 7th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 2.67% of the world's population. With a land area of 8,515,767 km², the population density is roughly 25 people per km².
| Population | 213,421,037 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 7th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 2.67% |
| Area | 8,515,767 km² |
| Population density | 25 / km² |
| Demonym | Brazilian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 7th |
| Indonesia | 284,438,782 | 4th |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 5th |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 6th |
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 8th |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 9th |
| Mexico | 130,575,786 | 10th |
Brazil compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 2,780,400 |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 1,098,581 |
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 1,141,748 |
| Guyana | 772,975 | 214,969 |
| Paraguay | 6,109,644 | 406,752 |
| Peru | 34,350,244 | 1,285,216 |
| Suriname | 616,500 | 163,820 |
| Uruguay | 3,499,451 | 181,034 |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 916,445 |
Brazil in context
- Brazil covers 8,515,767 km², making it the 5th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 9 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
- With 213,421,037 people, Brazil holds about 48.9% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Brazil is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Brazil — FAQ
What is the population of Brazil?
The population of Brazil is approximately 213,421,037 (213.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Brazil in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Brazil at approximately 213,421,037 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Brazil is the 7th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Brazil?
Approximately 213,421,037 people live in Brazil, making it the 7th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Brazil rank by population?
Brazil is the 7th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 2.67%.
What is the population density of Brazil?
Brazil has a population density of roughly 25 people per km², based on a land area of 8,515,767 km².
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