Which has higher population, Brazil or Nigeria?

Brazil, at 177,295 against 162,578 in Nigeria as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Nigeria?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Brazil vs Nigeria: Population

Brazil

177,295

in 2030

Nigeria

162,578

in 2030

Brazil rank

6th

Nigeria rank

7th

Population over time

Brazil
Nigeria

How they compare

Brazil currently reports 177,295 against 162,578 in Nigeria, a difference of 14,717.

That makes Brazil's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 188 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Brazil	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
1990s	107,531	60,859	46,672	Brazil
2000s	133,184	80,346	52,838	Brazil
2010s	155,186	105,187	50,000	Brazil
2020s	170,868	139,684	31,185	Brazil
2030s	177,295	162,578	14,717	Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Brazil or Nigeria?: Brazil, at 177,295 against 162,578 in Nigeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Brazil and Nigeria?: 14,717, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Nigeria?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Brazil and Nigeria rank globally for population?: Brazil ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.