Growth

Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute (IBGE) has carried out the first population census in 1996, and it was created because there was a need to update population estimates. This information helps everyone - especially the government - to know the country, states and municipalities better.

Data gathered by IBGE trace a profile of Brazil and pinpoint those places where it is more important to invest in health, education, housing and transportation, or those requiring growth incentives.

According to IBGE, from 2000 to 2007 Brazilian population showed an 8.36% relative growth (percentage difference between the final and initial number in a study) and a 1.21% average annual growth rate.

In 2000 Brazil had 169,799,170 inhabitants, whereas in 2007 that figure increased to 183,987,291 people.

Again, the largest rates were found in the Midwest and North regions, the State of Amapa standing out among them (3.17% a year). But the smallest yearly growth percentage was found in the South (0.95%), where the State of Rio Grande do Sul displayed the smallest rate from all states (0.57%).

On-line counter

At IBGE's website we can see a real time estimate of the Brazilian population growth. In November 2009 the counter showed Brazil had already reached the 192 million inhabitant line, a growth of about 4.36% against 2007.