Brunei Darussalam Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Brunei Darussalam's population density was 88.7 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's population density stood at 88.7 in 2025, a rise of +1.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.7 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 112th globally.
Brunei Darussalam’s population density has risen steadily over the 64‑year series, climbing from a trough of 17.56 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 88.70 in 2025, placing the sultanate at rank 112 globally. The acceleration reflects rapid urbanisation and limited land area, with density now marginally lower than that of Timor‑Leste (96.17) and slightly above Burkina Faso (87.93). The long‑term upward trajectory mirrors regional patterns of concentrated settlement in small‑state economies, where economic diversification and high per‑capita income attract migrants to the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, while rural out‑migration reduces pressure elsewhere. Despite the modest size of the increase relative to peers, the consistent rise suggests that future density will likely continue to climb unless policy interventions expand housing capacity or promote balanced regional development, which could moderate the upward pressure on land use.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 89.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.7 | +1.6 | #112 |
| 2023 | 87.1 | +0.7 | #101 |
| 2022 | 86.4 | +0.7 | #100 |
| 2021 | 85.7 | +0.8 | #100 |
| 2020 | 84.9 | +0.9 | #100 |
| 2019 | 84.0 | +0.9 | #99 |
| 2018 | 83.1 | +1.0 | #99 |
| 2017 | 82.1 | +1.0 | #99 |
| 2016 | 81.1 | +1.0 | #99 |
| 2015 | 80.1 | +1.0 | #99 |
| 2014 | 79.1 | +1.1 | #97 |
| 2013 | 78.0 | +1.1 | #98 |
| 2012 | 77.0 | +1.2 | #98 |
| 2011 | 75.8 | +1.3 | #96 |
| 2010 | 74.4 | +1.4 | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's population density was 88.7 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's population density peaked at 88.7 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Brunei Darussalam was 17.6 in 1961.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 112th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's population density is projected to reach 88.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 88.7. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_population-density,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}