Brazil vs Colombia: Population Comparison 2025
Compare the demographics, population pyramids, and age structures of Brazil and Colombia. Explore population trends, growth rates, and demographic indicators.
Brazil
Colombia
Population Pyramids Comparison
Total Population
Brazil
212.8M
Colombia
53.4M
Youth (0-14)
Brazil
19.4%
Colombia
20.0%
Elderly (65+)
Brazil
11.5%
Colombia
10.2%
Demographic Analysis: Brazil vs Colombia
In 2025, Brazil has a population of 213M, while Colombia has 53M. This represents a difference of 159M, with Brazil having 4.0 times the population of the other. Brazil ranks #7 globally by population size, while Colombia ranks #28.
The median age reveals significant demographic differences: Brazil has a median age of 35.8 years, compared to 33.5 years in Colombia. This 2.3-year difference indicates that Brazil has a significantly older population, with important implications for workforce dynamics, healthcare needs, and economic development. The dependency ratio in Brazil is 44.6%, while in Colombia it is 43.3%, showing the relative burden of non-working age populations on the workforce.
Gender balance differs between the two countries: Brazil has a sex ratio of 96.77 males per female, while Colombia has 97.38. Colombia shows a higher proportion of males, which can affect marriage markets, labor force composition, and social dynamics. These ratios reflect various factors including sex-selective practices, differential mortality rates, and migration patterns.
Comprehensive Demographic Comparison 2025
| Indicator | Brazil | Colombia | Difference / Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Metrics | |||
| Total Population (2025) | 213M | 53M | 4.0x larger |
| World Population Ranking | #7 | #28 | 21 places apart |
| Population Growth Rate (5-year) | +0.39% | +1.08% | 0.69pp difference |
| Projected Growth (2025-2050) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00pp difference |
| Age Structure | |||
| Median Age | 35.8 years | 33.5 years | 2.3 years older |
| Youth (0-14) Population | 19.4% | 20.0% | 0.6pp difference |
| Working Age (15-64) Population | 69.1% | 69.8% | 0.7pp difference |
| Elderly (65+) Population | 11.5% | 10.2% | 1.3pp difference |
| Youth Bulge (15-29) | 21.8% | 23.9% | 2.1pp difference |
| Prime Workforce (25-54) | 44.2% | 44.1% | 0.1pp difference |
| Demographic Indicators | |||
| Total Dependency Ratio | 44.6% | 43.3% | 1.4pp difference |
| Child Dependency Ratio | 28.0% | 28.6% | 0.6pp difference |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 16.6% | 14.6% | 2.0pp difference |
| Sex Ratio (males per 100 females) | 96.8 | 97.4 | 0.6 difference |
| Total Fertility Rate | 1.62 children/woman | 1.65 children/woman | 0.03 difference |
| Estimated Birth Rate | 12.1 per 1,000 | 13.2 per 1,000 | 1.1 difference |
| Aging Index (65+/0-14) | 59.2% | 51.0% | 8.2pp difference |
| Population Pyramid Type | stationary | stationary | Same type |
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Brazil and Colombia for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Brazil has more males
Green = Colombia has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Brazil has more females
Orange = Colombia has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Colombia has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Population Difference
159.4M
Brazil larger
Growth Since 1950
Brazil
+298.5%
Colombia
+354.0%
Population Ratio
1 : 0.25
Brazil : Colombia
| Metric | Brazil | Colombia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 212.8M | 53.4M | +298.3% |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | 33.5 years | +2.3 |
| Youth Population (0-14) | 41.3M 19.4% | 10.7M 20.0% | +286.3% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 147.1M 69.1% | 37.3M 69.8% | +294.5% |
| Elderly Population (65+) | 24.4M 11.5% | 5.4M 10.2% | +348.3% |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 44.6 per 100 | 43.3 per 100 | +1.4 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 28.0 per 100 | 28.6 per 100 | -0.6 |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 16.6 per 100 | 14.6 per 100 | +2.0 |
| Sex Ratio | 96.8 M/100F | 97.4 M/100F | -0.6 |
| Population Structure Type | Stationary | Stationary | Same |
Total Population
Brazil
212.8M
Colombia
53.4M
Median Age
Brazil
35.8 years
Colombia
33.5 years
Youth Population (0-14)
Brazil
41.3M
19.4%
Colombia
10.7M
20.0%
Working Age (15-64)
Brazil
147.1M
69.1%
Colombia
37.3M
69.8%
Elderly Population (65+)
Brazil
24.4M
11.5%
Colombia
5.4M
10.2%
Total Dependency Ratio
Brazil
44.6 per 100
Colombia
43.3 per 100
Youth Dependency Ratio
Brazil
28.0 per 100
Colombia
28.6 per 100
Old-Age Dependency Ratio
Brazil
16.6 per 100
Colombia
14.6 per 100
Sex Ratio
Brazil
96.8 M/100F
Colombia
97.4 M/100F
Note: Dependency ratios represent the number of dependents (youth + elderly) per 100 working-age individuals. Higher ratios indicate greater economic burden on the working population.
Note: The replacement fertility rate of 2.1 is the level at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.Both countries are experiencing demographic transitions as they develop economically. Countries below 2.1 face potential population decline without immigration, while those above 2.1 continue growing naturally.
Historic Milestone: 2023
Colombia became the world's most populous country, ending Brazil's centuries-long reign