Brazil vs Mexico: population comparison
Current population of Brazil
213,712,670
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,472
- Deaths today
- 857
- Change today (UTC)
- +464
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Mexico has 131,946,900 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 80,865,505 people — about 1.6 times Mexico's population. They rank 7 and 11 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Mexico grows at +0.83% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Mexico is the younger society (median age 29.6 vs 34.8); Mexico is far more crowded at 67 people per km² against 25.
Brazil vs Mexico population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 131,946,900 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | +0.83% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | +1,085,893 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 67 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 1,943,950 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 75.3 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 80% |
| World share | 2.59% | 1.61% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 148,946,274 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Mexico
Brazil vs Mexico FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Mexico by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 131,946,900 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 80.87 million people.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Mexico?
Mexico currently grows faster: +0.83% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Brazil and Mexico compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Mexico at 148,946,274 in 2050.