Brunei Population: 435,941
On the island of Borneo, a beautiful tiny nation is known as Brunei. It is very popular for its biodiverse environment. This island is full of beaches and rainforest. This island is surrounded by two great countries Malaysia and china. The capital city of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. The total population of this county is known as 4.9 lakh approximately. Most of the population in this country lives on the urban side, which is 75%.
Brunei largest cities by population
There are four largest districts in the country. The first largest city is the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The total population is 64,409. The second-largest city is 31,178. 30,097 is the total population of Seria. Tutong and in the other cities, the total population is below 10000.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Bandar Seri Begawan | 64,409 |
Kuala Belait | 31,178 |
Seria | 30,097 |
Tutong | 19,151 |
Brunei population history
As per the UN data, the total population estimated for the mid-year is 437,479. The country contributes 0.015 % to the world’s total population. Over the past decade, the growth in population was positive. In the year 2000, the yearly growth was 2.32 % that is 333,165. however; after 2005, the yearly growth is slowly reducing, which may affect the growth of the population. For the year 2020, the yearly growth is 0.27%, which is a declining rate when compared to the previous year. This may be due to the decreasing fertility rate. From 2015 to 2019 the fertility remains stable, which is 1.98, but in 2020 it has decreased to 1.85. Every year there is a 1% consistent raise in the urban population.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 437,479 | 0.97% | 4,194 | 0 | 32.3 | 1.85 | 83 | 79.50% | 347,838 | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 175 |
2019 | 433,285 | 1.01% | 4,322 | 0 | 30.4 | 1.98 | 82 | 79.00% | 342,428 | 0.01% | 7,713,468,100 | 175 |
2018 | 428,963 | 1.06% | 4,490 | 0 | 30.4 | 1.98 | 81 | 78.60% | 336,970 | 0.01% | 7,631,091,040 | 175 |
2017 | 424,473 | 1.11% | 4,673 | 0 | 30.4 | 1.98 | 81 | 78.10% | 331,434 | 0.01% | 7,547,858,925 | 175 |
2016 | 419,800 | 1.18% | 4,893 | 0 | 30.4 | 1.98 | 80 | 77.60% | 325,818 | 0.01% | 7,464,022,049 | 175 |
2015 | 414,907 | 1.32% | 5,252 | -180 | 29.9 | 2.02 | 79 | 77.20% | 320,102 | 0.01% | 7,379,797,139 | 175 |
2010 | 388,646 | 1.26% | 4,706 | -451 | 27.5 | 1.88 | 74 | 75.00% | 291,344 | 0.01% | 6,956,823,603 | 176 |
2005 | 365,114 | 1.85% | 6,390 | 84 | 26.8 | 2.22 | 69 | 73.20% | 267,160 | 0.01% | 6,541,907,027 | 176 |
2000 | 333,165 | 2.32% | 7,210 | 838 | 25.5 | 2.51 | 63 | 71.20% | 237,146 | 0.01% | 6,143,493,823 | 175 |
1995 | 297,114 | 2.81% | 7,679 | 954 | 24 | 3.08 | 56 | 68.70% | 204,005 | 0.01% | 5,744,212,979 | 175 |
1990 | 258,721 | 2.88% | 6,854 | 737 | 23.1 | 3.47 | 49 | 66.50% | 171,931 | 0.00% | 5,327,231,061 | 176 |
1985 | 224,449 | 2.97% | 6,114 | 724 | 21.2 | 3.79 | 43 | 65.70% | 147,498 | 0.00% | 4,870,921,740 | 178 |
1980 | 193,879 | 3.71% | 6,451 | 1,659 | 20.2 | 4.45 | 37 | 65.00% | 125,968 | 0.00% | 4,458,003,514 | 178 |
1975 | 161,626 | 4.53% | 6,419 | 2,177 | 19.6 | 5.49 | 31 | 64.20% | 103,782 | 0.00% | 4,079,480,606 | 178 |
1970 | 129,529 | 4.82% | 5,429 | 2,169 | 18.4 | 5.9 | 25 | 61.70% | 79,920 | 0.00% | 3,700,437,046 | 179 |
1965 | 102,386 | 4.62% | 4,137 | 1,284 | 17.7 | 6.66 | 19 | 52.60% | 53,901 | 0.00% | 3,339,583,597 | 187 |
1960 | 81,702 | 5.22% | 3,669 | 1,402 | 19.4 | 6.89 | 16 | 43.40% | 35,478 | 0.00% | 3,034,949,748 | 184 |
1955 | 63,356 | 5.71% | 3,071 | 1,340 | 21.1 | 6.9 | 12 | 34.60% | 21,948 | 0.00% | 2,773,019,936 | 187 |
Brunei population forecast
The fall in the total population has started in 2020, and it is forecasted that it may continue in the future years. There is also a halt in 2050 in the population where there is no increase or decrease. The fertility remains static from 2020 to 2050, which is 1.85.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 437,479 | 1.07% | 4,514 | 0 | 32.3 | 1.85 | 83 | 79.50% | 347,838 | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 175 |
2025 | 456,189 | 0.84% | 3,742 | 0 | 34.7 | 1.85 | 87 | 81.90% | 373,730 | 0.01% | 8,184,437,460 | 174 |
2030 | 470,990 | 0.64% | 2,960 | 0 | 36.8 | 1.85 | 89 | 84.30% | 397,083 | 0.01% | 8,548,487,400 | 174 |
2035 | 481,779 | 0.45% | 2,158 | 0 | 38.9 | 1.85 | 91 | 86.60% | 417,408 | 0.01% | 8,887,524,213 | 175 |
2040 | 488,818 | 0.29% | 1,408 | 0 | 40.9 | 1.85 | 93 | 88.90% | 434,500 | 0.01% | 9,198,847,240 | 175 |
2045 | 492,383 | 0.15% | 713 | 0 | 42.5 | 1.85 | 93 | 91.10% | 448,625 | 0.01% | 9,481,803,274 | 177 |
2050 | 492,385 | 0.00% | 0 | 43.9 | 1.85 | 93 | 93.40% | 459,837 | 0.01% | 9,735,033,990 | 177 |
Brunei demographics
The infant mortality and deaths under age five are high, which is 6.9 and 8.9, respectively. The life expectancy rate is 76.35 years. The female and male population in Brunei is 51.88% and 48.12%. The male population is 1.08% higher than the female population. People of the 24-55 age group are higher, which is 48.9%.
Brunei religion and politics
The major religion in Brunei is Islam. The Muslim population is 79%, 9% Christians, and 8% Buddhist.
Brunei economy
The economy of Brunei is considered small, but it is wealthy. The main factors contributing to the economy is domestic and foreign entrepreneurship, village traditions, government regulations, and welfare measure.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |