In 202, according to the estimation, the Brazilian state of São Paulo was home to nearly 46 million people, making it the most populous state in the South American country. With less than half of São Paulo's population, Minas Gerais was the second most populous state in Brazil at that time. These two states are located in the South-East region of the country. Along with Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, these states constitute Brazil's most populated region.

Population Census: Urban: Southeast: Espírito Santo data was reported at 2,931,472.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,460,621.000 Person for 2000. Population Census: Urban: Southeast: Espírito Santo data is updated yearly, averaging 1,623,764.500 Person from Jul 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,931,472.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 403,461.000 Person in 1960. Population Census: Urban: Southeast: Espírito Santo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

Brazil and the United States are the two most populous countries in the Americas today. In 1500, the year that Pedro Álvares Cabral made landfall in present-day Brazil and claimed it for the Portuguese crown, it is estimated that there were roughly one million people living in the region. Some estimates for the present-day United States give a population of two million in the year 1500, although estimates vary greatly. By 1820, the population of the U.S. was still roughly double that of Brazil, but rapid growth in the 19th century would see it grow 4.5 times larger by 1890, before the difference shrunk during the 20th century. In 2024, the U.S. has a population over 340 million people, making it the third most populous country in the world, while Brazil has a population of almost 218 million and is the sixth most populous. Looking to the future, population growth is expected to be lower in Brazil than in the U.S. in the coming decades, as Brazil's fertility rates are already lower, and migration rates into the United States will be much higher. Historical development The indigenous peoples of present-day Brazil and the U.S. were highly susceptible to diseases brought from the Old World; combined with mass displacement and violence, their population growth rates were generally low, therefore migration from Europe and the import of enslaved Africans drove population growth in both regions. In absolute numbers, more Europeans migrated to North America than Brazil, whereas more slaves were transported to Brazil than the U.S., but European migration to Brazil increased significantly in the early 1900s. The U.S. also underwent its demographic transition much earlier than in Brazil, therefore its peak period of population growth was almost a century earlier than Brazil. Impact of ethnicity The demographics of these countries are often compared, not only because of their size, location, and historical development, but also due to the role played by ethnicity. In the mid-1800s, these countries had the largest slave societies in the world, but a major difference between the two was the attitude towards interracial procreation. In Brazil, relationships between people of different ethnic groups were more common and less stigmatized than in the U.S., where anti-miscegenation laws prohibited interracial relationships in many states until the 1960s. Racial classification was also more rigid in the U.S., and those of mixed ethnicity were usually classified by their non-white background. In contrast, as Brazil has a higher degree of mixing between those of ethnic African, American, and European heritage, classification is less obvious, and factors such as physical appearance or societal background were often used to determine racial standing. For most of the 20th century, Brazil's government promoted the idea that race was a non-issue and that Brazil was racially harmonious, but most now acknowledge that this actually ignored inequality and hindered progress. Racial inequality has been a prevalent problem in both countries since their founding, and today, whites generally fare better in terms of education, income, political representation, and even life expectancy. Despite this adversity, significant progress has been made in recent decades, as public awareness of inequality has increased, and authorities in both countries have made steps to tackle disparities in areas such as education, housing, and employment.

Population Census: Rural: Northeast: Bahia data was reported at 3,914,430.000 Person in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,305,306.000 Person for 2000. Population Census: Rural: Northeast: Bahia data is updated yearly, averaging 4,374,019.500 Person from Jul 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,852,371.000 Person in 1980 and a record low of 3,906,889.000 Person in 1960. Population Census: Rural: Northeast: Bahia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

Population Census: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data was reported at 16,055,174.000 Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,989,929.000 Person for 2010. Population Census: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data is updated yearly, averaging 11,489,797.000 Person from Jul 1900 (Median) to 2022, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,055,174.000 Person in 2022 and a record low of 1,737,478.000 Person in 1900. Population Census: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

In 2024, 64 percent of the Brazilian population surveyed had a favorable opinion of the United States. This is the highest figure since 2015, when 73 percent of Brazilians said they had a good opinion of the North American country. While, in 2024, four percent of respondents had a very negative opinion of the U.S..

brazil - Population Growth for Brazil was 0.39593 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, brazil - Population Growth for Brazil reached a record high of 0.42536 in January of 2021 and a record low of 0.36018 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for brazil - Population Growth for Brazil - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Population Census: Urban: North: Acre data was reported at 532,279.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 370,018.000 Person for 2000. Population Census: Urban: North: Acre data is updated yearly, averaging 196,894.500 Person from Jul 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 532,279.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 33,998.000 Person in 1960. Population Census: Urban: North: Acre data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

In 2023, it is estimated that about two million Brazilians lived in the United States. Of these, half a million lived in the state of New York. The largest community resided in the state of Florida, with around 590,000 Brazilians divided between the consulate in Miami and the consulate in Orlando. Brazil-U.S. relations In 2024, Brazil and the United States celebrated 200 years of diplomatic relations. The countries cooperate in various sectors, but the economy stands out the most, as the United States was Brazil's second-largest trading partner in 2023. The trade between these countries amounted to over 74 billion dollars in that year. This proximity between the countries is appreciated by Brazilian citizens, who mostly have a good image of the North American country. U.S. Brazilian imports The value of U.S. imports of Brazilian origin has grown in recent decades. After a decline in 2020, the value of imports increased by around eight billion U.S. dollars and, in 2023, the United States imported approximately 39 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of Brazilian goods. This was the highest level of Brazilian imports since 1985. Furthermore, the imports of agricultural products from Brazil totaled nearly 6.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

Population Census: Urban: Northeast: Maranhão data was reported at 4,147,149.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,357,898.000 Person for 2000. Population Census: Urban: Northeast: Maranhão data is updated yearly, averaging 1,634,210.500 Person from Jul 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,147,149.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 448,509.000 Person in 1960. Population Census: Urban: Northeast: Maranhão data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

Population Census: Urban: Northeast: Pernambuco data was reported at 7,052,210.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,052,930.000 Person for 2000. Population Census: Urban: Northeast: Pernambuco data is updated yearly, averaging 4,455,410.000 Person from Jul 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,052,210.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 1,858,078.000 Person in 1960. Population Census: Urban: Northeast: Pernambuco data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

Population Census: Urban: Central West: Goiás data was reported at 5,420,714.000 Person in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,390,660.000 Person for 2000. Population Census: Urban: Central West: Goiás data is updated yearly, averaging 2,707,042.000 Person from Jul 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,420,714.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 541,469.000 Person in 1960. Population Census: Urban: Central West: Goiás data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAC008: Population Census: by State.

Brazil Population: Residents: Southeast: Minas Gerais data was reported at 20,900.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,767.000 Person th for 2014. Brazil Population: Residents: Southeast: Minas Gerais data is updated yearly, averaging 19,597.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,900.000 Person th in 2015 and a record low of 15,950.286 Person th in 1992. Brazil Population: Residents: Southeast: Minas Gerais data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: South: Rio Gande do Sul data was reported at 11,528.000 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,489.000 Person th for 2022. Population: Residents: South: Rio Gande do Sul data is updated yearly, averaging 11,286.500 Person th from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,528.000 Person th in 2023 and a record low of 10,996.000 Person th in 2012. Population: Residents: South: Rio Gande do Sul data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: Rural: Central West: Mato Grosso data was reported at 599.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 556.000 Person th for 2014. Population: Residents: Rural: Central West: Mato Grosso data is updated yearly, averaging 559.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 704.000 Person th in 2007 and a record low of 484.000 Person th in 2011. Population: Residents: Rural: Central West: Mato Grosso data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: Rural: South: Rio Grande do Sul data was reported at 1,690.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,684.000 Person th for 2014. Population: Residents: Rural: South: Rio Grande do Sul data is updated yearly, averaging 1,996.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,110.404 Person th in 1992 and a record low of 1,594.000 Person th in 2010. Population: Residents: Rural: South: Rio Grande do Sul data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: Rural: South: Rio Grande do Sul: Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre data was reported at 139.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 138.000 Person th for 2014. Population: Residents: Rural: South: Rio Grande do Sul: Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre data is updated yearly, averaging 178.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 245.000 Person th in 2009 and a record low of 114.000 Person th in 2010. Population: Residents: Rural: South: Rio Grande do Sul: Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: Urban: South: Paraná data was reported at 9,777.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,717.000 Person th for 2014. Population: Residents: Urban: South: Paraná data is updated yearly, averaging 8,852.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,777.000 Person th in 2015 and a record low of 6,435.864 Person th in 1992. Population: Residents: Urban: South: Paraná data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: Rural: Northeast: Ceará data was reported at 2,454.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,348.000 Person th for 2014. Population: Residents: Rural: Northeast: Ceará data is updated yearly, averaging 1,959.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,454.000 Person th in 2015 and a record low of 1,871.000 Person th in 2004. Population: Residents: Rural: Northeast: Ceará data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.

Population: Residents: Northeast: Alagoas data was reported at 3,345.000 Person th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,326.000 Person th for 2014. Population: Residents: Northeast: Alagoas data is updated yearly, averaging 3,125.000 Person th from Sep 1992 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,345.000 Person th in 2015 and a record low of 2,538.482 Person th in 1992. Population: Residents: Northeast: Alagoas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAA004: Population: by States.