Population of Brazil

As of July 2026, the population of Brazil is 213.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 721 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.35%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.9 years in 2016 to 35.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.4 years and population density is 25.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Brazil peaked in 1957, reaching around 3.07% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.34% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.88 million in 1983 to nearly 721.09 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Brazil, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 72.3 years in 2006 to 76.4 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Brazil

Brazil has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is São Paulo, with approximately 12.4 million inhabitants. It is followed by Rio de Janeiro with 6.7 million and Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais with 2.7 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Brazil: