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Brazil vs China: Urban Population Comparison

Compare Urban Population of Brazil and China over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, China recorded Urban Population of 933.17M vs 187.65M for Brazil (China's Urban Population is 5.0× larger than Brazil's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
187.65M
+32.9% since 2000
🇨🇳 China
933.17M
+102.9% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
5.0×
Gap: 745.52M
Urban Population
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Brazil vs China All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of Urban Population for Brazil and China reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Urban Population 🇨🇳 China Urban Population China : Brazil Ratio
2025 187.65M 933.17M 4.97×
2024 186.34M 928.44M 4.98×
2023 184.99M 924.44M 5.00×
2022 183.70M 920.99M 5.01×
2021 182.59M 914.09M 5.01×
2020 181.35M 896.38M 4.94×
2019 179.82M 882.80M 4.91×
2018 178.16M 862.70M 4.84×
2017 176.45M 841.08M 4.77×
2016 174.66M 816.57M 4.68×
2015 172.82M 791.07M 4.58×
2014 170.94M 764.82M 4.47×
2013 169.04M 742.83M 4.39×
2012 167.14M 719.08M 4.30×
2011 165.25M 697.13M 4.22×
2010 163.38M 658.61M 4.03×
2009 161.48M 643.55M 3.99×
2008 159.53M 622.45M 3.90×
2007 157.51M 604.77M 3.84×
2006 155.42M 581.35M 3.74×
2005 153.26M 560.47M 3.66×
2004 151.04M 541.24M 3.58×
2003 148.75M 522.19M 3.51×
2002 146.36M 500.51M 3.42×
2001 143.85M 478.98M 3.33×
2000 141.21M 460.01M 3.26×
1999 138.25M 435.70M 3.15×
1998 134.97M 414.19M 3.07×
1997 131.66M 392.52M 2.98×
1996 128.57M 371.11M 2.89×
1995 125.69M 349.89M 2.78×
1994 122.91M 339.79M 2.76×
1993 120.17M 329.85M 2.74×
1992 117.39M 319.90M 2.73×
1991 114.54M 310.02M 2.71×
1990 111.66M 297.37M 2.66×
1989 108.77M 293.20M 2.70×
1988 105.88M 284.38M 2.69×
1987 102.96M 274.47M 2.67×
1986 100.01M 261.63M 2.62×
1985 97.02M 249.17M 2.57×
1984 94.00M 238.62M 2.54×
1983 90.96M 221.28M 2.43×
1982 87.90M 207.43M 2.36×
1981 84.83M 200.33M 2.36×
1980 81.72M 190.27M 2.33×
1979 78.49M 183.73M 2.34×
1978 75.12M 171.30M 2.28×
1977 71.69M 165.59M 2.31×
1976 68.27M 162.28M 2.38×
1975 64.92M 158.95M 2.45×
1974 61.70M 154.54M 2.50×
1973 58.62M 151.70M 2.59×
1972 55.74M 147.68M 2.65×
1971 53.10M 145.18M 2.73×
1970 50.72M 142.22M 2.80×
1969 48.54M 139.30M 2.87×
1968 46.48M 136.47M 2.94×
1967 44.51M 133.86M 3.01×
1966 42.62M 131.34M 3.08×
1965 40.79M 128.62M 3.15×
1964 39.01M 127.80M 3.28×
1963 37.28M 114.88M 3.08×
1962 35.59M 115.34M 3.24×
1961 33.95M 127.41M 3.75×
1960 32.34M 131.72M 4.07×

Urban Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, China recorded Urban Population of 933.17M, while Brazil recorded 187.65M, representing a scale ratio of ~5.0×.
• 1960 Baseline: Brazil stood at 32.34M and China stood at 131.72M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 187.65M (+32.9% since 2000), while China moved to 933.17M (+102.9% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Brazil's Urban Population expanded at ~1.1% CAGR, while China's expanded at ~2.9% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Brazil and China followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Brazil recorded 32.34M compared to 131.72M for China. By 2025, the values evolved to 187.65M and 933.17M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 745.52M.
• Scale Ratio: China is 5.0× size of Brazil.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 933.17M (China in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved +32.9% since 2000, while China achieved +102.9% since 2000.

About Urban Population

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and China.

Frequently Asked Questions — Urban Population

What is the Urban Population of Brazil?

In 2025, Brazil's Urban Population was 187.65M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Urban Population of China?

In 2025, China's Urban Population was 933.17M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Urban Population?

In 2025, China recorded a higher Urban Population of 933.17M compared to Brazil's 187.65M (a difference of 745.52M).

How has Urban Population changed over time for Brazil and China?

From 2000 to 2025, Brazil's Urban Population changed by +32.9% since 2000, while China's changed by +102.9% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.URB.TOTL (Urban Population). Values represent annual urban population for Brazil and China from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.