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Brazil vs Netherlands Population
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 16% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 8%.
| Year | Brazil | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 11,486,631 | 16% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 13,038,526 | 14% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 14,149,800 | 12% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 14,951,510 | 10% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 15,925,513 | 9% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 16,615,394 | 9% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 17,441,500 | 8% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 18,087,633 | 8% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Brazil and Netherlands compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 8% 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: