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France vs Brazil Population
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 France stood at roughly 65% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 32%.
| Year | France | Brazil | Brazil as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 47,412,964 | 65% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 52,007,169 | 55% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 55,274,184 | 46% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 58,261,012 | 39% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 60,918,661 | 35% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 65,026,211 | 34% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 67,601,110 | 32% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 68,720,337 | 32% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass France in Population?
It has not come to that. Brazil has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 68,720,337 — the trailing economy stands at about 32% 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: