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Brazil vs Turkiye Population
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 39% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 40%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (40%).
| Year | Brazil | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 28,329,898 | 39% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 36,638,465 | 38% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 45,408,815 | 37% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 56,015,628 | 38% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 65,425,961 | 38% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 73,142,150 | 38% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 83,384,680 | 40% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 85,878,556 | 40% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Turkiye in Population?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Brazil and Turkiye compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 85,878,556 — the trailing economy stands at about 40% 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: