Brazil vs Nigeria: What the Numbers Mean

Brazil has a population of 217,200,000 and is growing at 0.52% per year.Nigeria has a population of 230,800,000 and is growing at 2.41% per year. The difference between them is 13,600,000 people, with Nigeria in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Brazil has a density of 217 people per km² across 1,000,000 km², while Nigeria has a density of 231 people per km² across 1,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.