What is the population of Brunei in 2026?
Brunei has a population of 466,330 people (2025 estimate), which is 176th in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Officially Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace
Population 2025
466,330
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.78%
+3,623 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
87/km²
5,270 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
32.7 years
Life expectancy 75.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Brunei
With a population of 466,330, Brunei ranks 174th globally and occupies 5,270 km² on the island of Borneo in Asia. The nation has a median age of 32.7 years and life expectancy of 75.5 years, supported by a GDP per capita of $32,235. Urban areas account for 75% of the population, while the fertility rate stands at 1.7 births per woman and annual growth remains modest at 0.8%.
The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, and Malay is the primary language. Brunei shares a border with Malaysia and uses both the Brunei dollar and Singapore dollar as currency. Established as a unitary state in 1368, the nation maintains a population density of 87 people per km².
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- BN · BRN
- Demonym
- Bruneian
- Currency
- Brunei dollar (BND $), Singapore dollar (SGD $)
- Government
- Absolute monarchy, Islamic state, Unitary state
- State inception
- 1368
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +673
- Internet TLD
- .bn
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- Malay
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Brunei: Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Brunei: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 20.8%
- Age 15–64
- 72.3%
- Age 65+
- 6.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 3 |
| 95-99 | 23 | 27 |
| 90-94 | 138 | 180 |
| 85-89 | 451 | 663 |
| 80-84 | 1,168 | 1,452 |
| 75-79 | 2,149 | 2,575 |
| 70-74 | 4,266 | 4,814 |
| 65-69 | 6,673 | 7,199 |
| 60-64 | 9,342 | 9,332 |
| 55-59 | 12,116 | 11,530 |
| 50-54 | 15,531 | 14,229 |
| 45-49 | 18,354 | 15,678 |
| 40-44 | 21,242 | 16,751 |
| 35-39 | 23,175 | 17,724 |
| 30-34 | 23,308 | 18,256 |
| 25-29 | 22,203 | 17,889 |
| 20-24 | 18,921 | 17,114 |
| 15-19 | 16,603 | 15,280 |
| 10-14 | 16,872 | 15,587 |
| 5-9 | 16,965 | 15,704 |
| 0-4 | 16,198 | 15,037 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 48,297 |
| 1960 | 88,347 |
| 1970 | 135,138 |
| 1980 | 186,111 |
| 1990 | 255,292 |
| 2000 | 326,424 |
| 2010 | 392,332 |
| 2020 | 447,404 |
| 2030 | 482,447 |
| 2040 | 505,976 |
| 2050 | 519,551 |
| 2060 | 520,125 |
| 2070 | 510,801 |
| 2080 | 495,646 |
| 2090 | 479,630 |
| 2100 | 464,806 |
How Brunei Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Brunei | 466K |
Countries Bordering Brunei
1 land border.
- Malaysia36M · +1.18%
Brunei Population FAQ
Is the population of Brunei growing or shrinking?
Brunei's population is growing at +0.78% per year, a change of roughly 3,623 people annually.
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
How densely populated is Brunei?
Brunei has 87/km² across 5,270 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Brunei?
Life expectancy at birth in Brunei is 75.5 years (2024).
What is the median age in Brunei?
The median age in Brunei is 32.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Brunei in?
Brunei is in Asia.