Brazil Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Brazil's population density was 25.5 in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Brazil's population density stood at 25.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.5 by 2025. Brazil ranked 179th globally.
Brazil's population density has exhibited a steady increase over the past six decades, with a notable surge from 8.93 people per square kilometer in 1961 to 25.49 in 2025, a change of 183.4%. This uptrend positions Brazil at the 179th spot globally, closer to peer countries such as Sweden, which boasts a slightly higher population density of 26.21 people per square kilometer. In comparison, Brazil's density has surpassed that of Papua New Guinea, which ranks at 23.82, but still lags behind Chile, with a density of 26.77. This shift in population density is reflective of the country's rapid urbanization and economic growth. As Brazil continues to experience urban expansion and demographic shifts, its population density is likely to remain on an upward trajectory. However, a decrease in fertility rates and migration trends could potentially alter this trajectory, causing Brazil's population density to stabilize or even decline in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 25.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 25.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.5 | +0.2 | #179 |
| 2023 | 25.3 | +0.1 | #36 |
| 2022 | 25.2 | +0.1 | #36 |
| 2021 | 25.1 | +0.1 | #36 |
| 2020 | 25.0 | +0.1 | #37 |
| 2019 | 24.8 | +0.2 | #38 |
| 2018 | 24.7 | +0.2 | #40 |
| 2017 | 24.5 | +0.2 | #42 |
| 2016 | 24.3 | +0.2 | #43 |
| 2015 | 24.1 | +0.2 | #44 |
| 2014 | 23.9 | +0.2 | #44 |
| 2013 | 23.7 | +0.2 | #44 |
| 2012 | 23.6 | +0.2 | #44 |
| 2011 | 23.4 | +0.2 | #43 |
| 2010 | 23.2 | +0.2 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's population density was 25.5 in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's population density peaked at 25.5 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Brazil was 8.9 in 1961.
Brazil ranks 179th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's population density is projected to reach 25.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Brazil in 2025 was 25.5. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_population-density,
title = {Brazil Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}