Brazil vs Turkey: 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 Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 126,933,849 people — about 2.5 times Turkey's population. They rank 7 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Turkey grows at +0.42% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Turkey is the younger society (median age 33.5 vs 34.8); Turkey is far more crowded at 111 people per km² against 25.
Brazil vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 89% |
| World share | 2.59% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Turkey
Brazil vs Turkey FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Turkey by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 126.93 million people.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Turkey?
Turkey currently grows faster: +0.42% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Brazil and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.