Brazil vs Vietnam: 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 Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 111,213,878 people — about 2.1 times Vietnam's population. They rank 7 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Vietnam grows at +0.60% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Vietnam is the younger society (median age 33.4 vs 34.8); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 25.
Brazil vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 39% |
| World share | 2.59% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Vietnam
Brazil vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Vietnam by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 111.21 million people.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Vietnam?
Vietnam currently grows faster: +0.60% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Brazil and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.