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Germany vs Brazil Population
Brazil overtook Germany in 1961. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 101% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 39%.
| Year | Germany | Brazil | Brazil as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 72,814,900 | 101% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 78,169,289 | 82% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 78,288,576 | 65% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 79,433,029 | 53% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 82,211,508 | 47% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 81,776,930 | 42% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 83,160,871 | 40% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 83,491,249 | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Germany in Population?
In 1961. Brazil’s published Population rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 83,491,249 — the trailing economy stands at about 39% 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: