India vs Brazil: Population Comparison 2025
Compare India and Brazil population pyramids. Demographic analysis of emerging economy giants including BRICS cooperation, development trajectories, and economic potential.
India
Brazil
Population Pyramids Comparison
Total Population
India
1463.9M
Brazil
212.8M
Youth (0-14)
India
24.2%
Brazil
19.4%
Elderly (65+)
India
7.4%
Brazil
11.5%
Demographic Analysis: India vs Brazil
In 2025, India has a population of 1.46B, while Brazil has 213M. This represents a difference of 1.25B, with India having 6.9 times the population of the other. India ranks #1 globally by population size, while Brazil ranks #7.
The median age reveals significant demographic differences: India has a median age of 29.8 years, compared to 35.8 years in Brazil. This 6.0-year difference indicates that Brazil has a significantly older population, with important implications for workforce dynamics, healthcare needs, and economic development. The dependency ratio in India is 46.1%, while in Brazil it is 44.6%, showing the relative burden of non-working age populations on the workforce.
Gender balance differs between the two countries: India has a sex ratio of 106.44 males per female, while Brazil has 96.77. India shows a higher proportion of males, which can affect marriage markets, labor force composition, and social dynamics. These ratios reflect various factors including sex-selective practices, differential mortality rates, and migration patterns.
Comprehensive Demographic Comparison 2025
| Indicator | India | Brazil | Difference / Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Metrics | |||
| Total Population (2025) | 1.46B | 213M | 6.9x larger |
| World Population Ranking | #1 | #7 | 6 places apart |
| Population Growth Rate (5-year) | +0.86% | +0.39% | 0.46pp difference |
| Projected Growth (2025-2050) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00pp difference |
| Age Structure | |||
| Median Age | 29.8 years | 35.8 years | 6.0 years younger |
| Youth (0-14) Population | 24.2% | 19.4% | 4.8pp difference |
| Working Age (15-64) Population | 68.4% | 69.1% | 0.7pp difference |
| Elderly (65+) Population | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1pp difference |
| Youth Bulge (15-29) | 26.1% | 21.8% | 4.2pp difference |
| Prime Workforce (25-54) | 42.7% | 44.2% | 1.4pp difference |
| Demographic Indicators | |||
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.1% | 44.6% | 1.5pp difference |
| Child Dependency Ratio | 35.4% | 28.0% | 7.3pp difference |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 10.8% | 16.6% | 5.8pp difference |
| Sex Ratio (males per 100 females) | 106.4 | 96.8 | 9.7 difference |
| Total Fertility Rate | 1.98 children/woman | 1.62 children/woman | 0.35 difference |
| Estimated Birth Rate | 15.5 per 1,000 | 12.1 per 1,000 | 3.3 difference |
| Aging Index (65+/0-14) | 30.5% | 59.2% | 28.7pp difference |
| Population Pyramid Type | stationary | stationary | Same type |
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between India and Brazil for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = India has more males
Green = Brazil has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = India has more females
Orange = Brazil has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Brazil has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Population Difference
1251.1M
India larger
Growth Since 1950
India
+322.7%
Brazil
+298.5%
Population Ratio
1 : 0.15
India : Brazil
| Metric | India | Brazil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1.46B | 212.8M | +587.9% |
| Median Age | 29.8 years | 35.8 years | -6.0 |
| Youth Population (0-14) | 354.2M 24.2% | 41.3M 19.4% | +758.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 1.00B 68.4% | 147.1M 69.1% | +580.9% |
| Elderly Population (65+) | 108.0M 7.4% | 24.4M 11.5% | +342.0% |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.1 per 100 | 44.6 per 100 | +1.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 35.4 per 100 | 28.0 per 100 | +7.3 |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 10.8 per 100 | 16.6 per 100 | -5.8 |
| Sex Ratio | 106.4 M/100F | 96.8 M/100F | +9.7 |
| Population Structure Type | Stationary | Stationary | Same |
Total Population
India
1.46B
Brazil
212.8M
Median Age
India
29.8 years
Brazil
35.8 years
Youth Population (0-14)
India
354.2M
24.2%
Brazil
41.3M
19.4%
Working Age (15-64)
India
1.00B
68.4%
Brazil
147.1M
69.1%
Elderly Population (65+)
India
108.0M
7.4%
Brazil
24.4M
11.5%
Total Dependency Ratio
India
46.1 per 100
Brazil
44.6 per 100
Youth Dependency Ratio
India
35.4 per 100
Brazil
28.0 per 100
Old-Age Dependency Ratio
India
10.8 per 100
Brazil
16.6 per 100
Sex Ratio
India
106.4 M/100F
Brazil
96.8 M/100F
Note: Dependency ratios represent the number of dependents (youth + elderly) per 100 working-age individuals. Higher ratios indicate greater economic burden on the working population.
Note: The replacement fertility rate of 2.1 is the level at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.Both countries are experiencing demographic transitions as they develop economically. Countries below 2.1 face potential population decline without immigration, while those above 2.1 continue growing naturally.
Historic Milestone: 2023
Brazil became the world's most populous country, ending India's centuries-long reign