Pakistan vs Brazil: population comparison
Current population of Pakistan
259,614,553
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 3,988
- Deaths today
- 937
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,269
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
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Brazil has 212,812,405 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 42,407,149 people — about 1.2 times Brazil's population. They rank 5 and 7 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
The lead has changed hands: Pakistan overtook Brazil in 2009, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 34.8); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 25.
Pakistan vs Brazil population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 212,812,405 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +0.38% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +813,832 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 25 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 8,358,140 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 34.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.61 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 76.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 88% |
| World share | 3.11% | 2.59% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 217,489,300 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Brazil
Pakistan vs Brazil FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Brazil by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 212,812,405 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 42.41 million people.
When did Pakistan overtake Brazil in population?
Pakistan passed Brazil in 2009, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Brazil?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Pakistan and Brazil compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Brazil at 217,489,300 in 2050.