Brazil's official 2022 census counted 203.1 million people. Get verified 2026 estimates, 2100 projections, Christian population data, and homelessness
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Key Facts
—2022 Census Baseline Brazil’s official population, counted by the IBGE 2022 Census, is 203,078,389 inhabitants—lower than pre-census projections.
—2026 Estimate For 2026, modelled estimates place Brazil’s population at roughly 206 million, not the outdated 213 million figure found on many websites.
—Peak & Decline Brazil’s population is projected to peak around the early 2040s near 221 million and then decline to around 180 million by the year 2100.
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