Population Growth Trends in Brazil (1990-2023)
Brazil's population expanded from approximately 150.7 million in 1990 to 216.4 million in 2023, reflecting continuous growth over three decades. Key drivers of this increase include high birth rates during the earlier years and an evolving demographic shift with better healthcare and longer life expectancy. The 1990s saw significant improvements in healthcare access, resulting in reduced infant mortality and increased longevity. Urbanization also played a vital role, as more people moved to cities in search of economic opportunities, contributing to demographic concentration in urban areas. During the 2000s, the pace of growth remained steady, but birth rates began to decline, influenced by more women entering the workforce and increased access to education. By the 2010s, Brazil's population continued to grow but at a slower rate. Socioeconomic factors, such as improvements in family planning and a maturing population structure, have shaped more recent trends. Even with a tapering growth rate, the population surpassed the 200-million mark in 2013, indicating Brazil’s substantial demographic shift, with a larger, aging population emerging as a new challenge.
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