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Brazil vs South Korea Population
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 35% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 24%.
| Year | Brazil | South Korea | South Korea as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 25,012,374 | 35% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 32,240,827 | 34% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 38,123,775 | 31% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 42,869,283 | 29% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 47,008,111 | 27% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 49,554,112 | 26% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 51,836,239 | 25% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 51,684,564 | 24% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass South Korea in Population?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Brazil and Korea, Rep. compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 51,684,564 — the trailing economy stands at about 24% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: