Population of Brunei

As of July 2026, the population of Brunei is 469.8 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 3 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.74%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 28.8 years in 2016 to 33.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 75.8 years and population density is 81.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Brunei peaked in 1956, reaching around 6.47% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.72% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 7.73 thousand in 1986 to nearly 3.38 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Brunei, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.8 years in 2006 to 75.8 year in 2026, representing an increase of more than 1 year over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Brunei

The cities of Brunei are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 206 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, with approximately 64.4 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Sengkurong, Brunei-Muara District with 41 thousand and Mentiri, Brunei-Muara District with 39.3 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Brunei: