How many people live in the Brazil towns and cities?

The population of towns and cities in Brazil varies greatly. Some of the largest cities in Brazil, such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, have populations in the millions. Smaller towns and cities, such as those located in the interior of the country, may have populations of only a few thousand people.

According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the total population of Brazil in 2021 was estimated to be 212.5 million people. Of this total, approximately 85% of the population lives in urban areas, while the remaining 15% lives in rural areas.