Brazil is a country in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 213 million people (UN estimate), the 7th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 7th
Brazilブラジル
Region
South America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 213 million (7th)
Area
8,510,417 km² (5th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Brazil in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 213 million, the 7th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1.7 times Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 8,510,417 km², the 5th largest of the 193. That is about 23 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 25.
Joining the United Nations
Brazil joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Brazil’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Brazil on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Brazil, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 12 UN member states in South America. The one with the most people is Brazil.