Brazil vs Russia: 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 Russia
143,340,797
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 687
- Deaths today
- 1,014
- Change today (UTC)
- −89
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Russia has 143,513,328 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 69,299,077 people — about 1.5 times Russia's population. They rank 7 and 9 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Brazil grows at +0.38% per year versus −0.11% for Russia. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
The lead has changed hands: Brazil overtook Russia in 1990, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Brazil is the younger society (median age 34.8 vs 40.3); Brazil is far more crowded at 25 people per km² against 9.
Brazil vs Russia population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 143,513,328 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | −0.11% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | −156,320 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 9 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 16,376,870 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 1.42 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 73.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 75% |
| World share | 2.59% | 1.75% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 136,132,775 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Russia
Brazil vs Russia FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Russia by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 143,513,328 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 69.3 million people.
When did Brazil overtake Russia in population?
Brazil passed Russia in 1990, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Russia?
Brazil currently grows faster: +0.38% per year versus −0.11%.
How do Brazil and Russia compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Russia at 136,132,775 in 2050.