Major Demographic Characteristics
Brazil has an area of 8 514 877 square km, with 64% of their natural habitat remaining. (US Census Bureau)
In 1950, their population was about 53 443 000 people. By 1970, it had increased to 95 684 000 people, with a 2.7% growth rate. They have a current population of 201 103 000, making them the 5th most populous country in the world, with 27% of the population under 15 years of age, and 7% of the total population more than 65 years of age. Their growth rate has decreased to 1.2% (2.2 births per woman). Experts predict that in 2050, the population will increase to 260 692 000, with a 0.2% growth rate.(US Census Bureau)
The current average life expectancy is 72 years (69 for males, 77 for women), a lot older than the life expectancy in 1970, which was 58 years. The infant mortality rate is 22 for every 1 000 babies, and the under 5 mortality rate is 26 for every 1 000 children. (US Census Bureau) Currently 4% of children under 5 years of age are underweight and 91% of the population has access to clean water. (PRB)
In 1950, their population was about 53 443 000 people. By 1970, it had increased to 95 684 000 people, with a 2.7% growth rate. They have a current population of 201 103 000, making them the 5th most populous country in the world, with 27% of the population under 15 years of age, and 7% of the total population more than 65 years of age. Their growth rate has decreased to 1.2% (2.2 births per woman). Experts predict that in 2050, the population will increase to 260 692 000, with a 0.2% growth rate.(US Census Bureau)
The current average life expectancy is 72 years (69 for males, 77 for women), a lot older than the life expectancy in 1970, which was 58 years. The infant mortality rate is 22 for every 1 000 babies, and the under 5 mortality rate is 26 for every 1 000 children. (US Census Bureau) Currently 4% of children under 5 years of age are underweight and 91% of the population has access to clean water. (PRB)