Brunei Darussalam Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Brunei Darussalam's population growth was 0.69% in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 16.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's population growth stood at 0.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.69% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 133rd globally.
Brunei Darussalam's population growth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades. At its peak in 1961, the country recorded a growth rate of 4.61%, which was among the highest globally. However, since then, the growth rate has steadily decreased, reaching a trough of 0.69% in 2025, ranking the country 133rd globally. This trend is comparable to that of Fiji, which also recorded a growth rate of 0.69% in 2025. The decline in population growth rate in Brunei Darussalam can be attributed to a combination of factors, including low fertility rates and a relatively small population size. As the country continues to grapple with the challenges of an aging population and low birth rates, its population growth rate is expected to remain stable in the near future, but may be influenced by demographic changes and government policies aimed at increasing fertility rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.62% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.69% | −0.13pp | #133 |
| 2024 | 0.82% | +0.04pp | #98 |
| 2023 | 0.78% | −0.02pp | #89 |
| 2022 | 0.80% | −0.16pp | #96 |
| 2021 | 0.96% | −0.10pp | #115 |
| 2020 | 1.06% | −0.04pp | #113 |
| 2019 | 1.11% | −0.05pp | #111 |
| 2018 | 1.16% | −0.05pp | #107 |
| 2017 | 1.21% | −0.05pp | #112 |
| 2016 | 1.26% | −0.04pp | #115 |
| 2015 | 1.30% | −0.04pp | #119 |
| 2014 | 1.34% | −0.04pp | #118 |
| 2013 | 1.38% | −0.15pp | #120 |
| 2012 | 1.53% | −0.25pp | #132 |
| 2011 | 1.78% | −0.12pp | #146 |
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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's population growth was 0.69% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 16.1% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's population growth peaked at 4.61% in 1961.
The lowest population growth in Brunei Darussalam was 0.69% in 2025.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 133rd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's population growth is projected to reach 0.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 0.69%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_population-growth,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}