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China vs Brazil Population
China has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 11% of China’s Population; today the figure is about 15%.
| Year | China | Brazil | Brazil as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 667,070,000 | 72,388,126 | 11% |
| 1970 | 818,315,000 | 95,375,651 | 12% |
| 1980 | 981,235,000 | 121,207,461 | 12% |
| 1990 | 1,135,185,000 | 149,143,223 | 13% |
| 2000 | 1,262,645,000 | 174,018,282 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1,337,705,000 | 193,701,929 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1,411,100,000 | 208,660,842 | 15% |
| 2025 | 1,406,585,000 | 212,812,405 | 15% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Brazil in Population?
It has not come to that. China has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do China and Brazil compare today?
China is ahead: 1,406,585,000 against 212,812,405 — the trailing economy stands at about 15% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: