Brazil Population Pyramid (2026)
Brazil has a population of 213,562,666 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 7th-largest population in the world and 2.57% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 11.9%, with 96.7 males for every 100 females.
Brazil Demographics
Brazil has 213.6 million people in 2026, up 123.9% from 95.4 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 926,728 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 35.3 — the 69th-highest of 194 countries.
65+ share 11.9% — the 74th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 24.5% (52,254,375)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Brazil's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Brazil has 96.7 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 3,587,082 (1.7% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:104,987,792
- Percentage:49.2%
Female Statistics
- Population:108,574,874
- Percentage:50.8%
- Ratio Format:1:1.034
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Brazil indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 2,492,914 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,672,684 | 12.8 | 1.64 | estimate |
| 2022 | 2,640,391 | 12.6 | 1.63 | estimate |
| 2023 | 2,601,670 | 12.3 | 1.62 | estimate |
| 2024 | 2,572,100 | 12.1 | 1.61 | projection |
| 2025 | 2,528,724 | 11.9 | 1.60 | projection |
| 2026 | 2,492,914 | 11.7 | 1.59 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (2,492,914 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Brazil's median age is 35.3 years
Half the population is younger than 35.3 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 12,698,577 | 5.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 13,761,136 | 6.4% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 14,342,044 | 6.7% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 14,534,571 | 6.8% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 15,232,079 | 7.1% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 16,207,019 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 15,997,247 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 16,317,304 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 16,679,495 | 7.8% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 15,511,188 | 7.3% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 13,616,309 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 12,098,244 | 5.7% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 11,113,432 | 5.2% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 9,216,548 | 4.3% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 6,958,541 | 3.3% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 4,696,520 | 2.2% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 2,689,816 | 1.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 1,327,279 | 0.6% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 457,136 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 97,874 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 10,309 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.59 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (11.7 vs 7.3 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Brazil Total Fertility Rate: 1.59 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.64 | 12.8 | |
| 2022 | 1.63 | 12.6 | ↓0.01 |
| 2023 | 1.62 | 12.3 | ↓0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.61 | 12.1 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 1.60 | 11.9 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.59 | 11.7 | ↓0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.58
Brazil's total fertility rate is 1.59 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Brazil ranks 131 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −74.0% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Brazil's population has increased by 299.9%.
The median age has increased from 17.5 in 1950 to 35.3 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Brazil's Demographics
Brazil has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 11.9%.
The largest five-year age band is 40–44, at 7.8% of the population, compared with 5.9% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Brazil's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Brazil's working-age share peaked in 2017 at 69.7% and is 69.0% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Brazil is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.59 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Brazil's median age changed by +4.4 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 213,562,666 |
| Male Population | 104,987,792(49.2%) |
| Female Population | 108,574,874(50.8%) |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
| Sex Ratio | 96.7 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 40,801,757(19.1%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 147,306,886(69.0%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 25,454,023(11.9%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 45.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 27.7 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 17.3 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Brazil
How long the average person in Brazil is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Brazil is projected to grow to 217.5 million people by 2050 (+1.8% from 2026).
The median age rises from 35.3 in 2026 to 43.9 by 2050.
Major Events That Shaped Brazil's Demographics
Understanding the historical events and policy decisions that created Brazil's current population structure.
Rural-Urban Migration
1940s-1980sMassive internal migration from countryside to cities during industrialization.
Demographic Impact
The population rose from 53.4 million in 1950 to 121.2 million by 1980, and total fertility fell from 6.12 to 4.04 children per woman.
Economic Stabilization and Social Programs
1990s-2010sCurrency stabilization and social welfare expansion improved living standards.
Demographic Impact
Life expectancy at birth rose from 68.1 years in 1996 to 72.3 by 2006, and total fertility fell to 1.90 children per woman by 2006.
Brazil's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 27.1%, growing from 95.4 million in 1970 to 121.2 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 4.2 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 0.6 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 95.4M to 121.2M
- • Growth rate of 27.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.3 to 19.2 years (+1.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.6 points; under-15 share by −4.2 points
How Does Brazil Compare to Its Neighbors?
Brazil has an older population than Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru. Brazil has a larger population than Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brazil
How does Brazil rank globally by population?
Brazil ranks 7th in the world by population with 213.6 million people as of 2026, representing 2.57% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Brazil's age structure reveal about its development?
Brazil's age structure — 19.1% under 15, 69.0% working-age (15–64) and 11.9% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 35.3 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Brazil?
Brazil has 45.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Brazil experiencing a demographic dividend?
Brazil has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Brazil's working-age share peaked in 2017 at 69.7% and is 69.0% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Brazil's population?
Brazil has more females than males, with 96.7 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Brazil Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/brazil
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