Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital: Brasília
Population: 203.080.7561
Currency: Real (R$)
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth-largest in the world, bordered by every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. It has a vast Atlantic Ocean coastline to the east. Its capital is Brasília, while São Paulo is its largest city and economic center. Brazil has a diverse geography, including the Amazon Rainforest, Pantanal wetlands, and Iguazu Falls. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, influenced by Indigenous, African, and Portuguese traditions, as well as its world-famous Carnival and football (soccer) culture. Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America, driven by agriculture, industry, and services. It is a member of the United Nations, BRICS, MERCOSUR, and the G20.
Growth Rate
0.411
%
Fertility Rate
1.619
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.077
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
75.8
years
Total Population in Brazil
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Brazil.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-2.615
(0.379)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Brazil are based on the 2022 Census. Source: IBGE – 2022 Census Report.