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UK vs Brazil Population
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 72% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 33%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Brazil | Brazil as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 52,400,000 | 72% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 55,663,250 | 58% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 56,314,216 | 46% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 57,247,586 | 38% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 58,892,514 | 34% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 62,766,365 | 32% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 66,740,000 | 32% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 69,487,000 | 33% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass United Kingdom in Population?
It has not come to that. Brazil has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 69,487,000 — the trailing economy stands at about 33% 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: