Population of Brazil

As of April 2025, the population of Brazil is 218.5 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 1 million in the last year, representing a growth of 0.54%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.3 years in 2015 to 34.5 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.6 years and population density is 26.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Brazil peaked in 1959, reaching around 3.09% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.52% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.92 million in 1983 to nearly 1.14 million in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Brazil, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 71.8 years in 2005 to 76.6 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 5 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: