Brunei, a small nation located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, has experienced modest population growth over the past several decades. As of 2023, Brunei’s population is estimated to be around 450,000 people. The country’s population growth rate has generally been low, averaging below 1% annually in recent years. This slow growth is attributed to factors such as low birth rates, high life expectancy, and limited immigration. Brunei’s government has implemented policies to manage population growth and ensure that the nation’s resources are sustainably utilized, given its relatively small size and significant wealth from oil and gas reserves. Despite its slow growth, Brunei maintains a young population, with a median age of around 32 years, and continues to invest in healthcare and education to support its citizens.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 44,983 | 8.5 |
| 1955 | 60,983 | 11.6 |
| 1960 | 83,037 | 15.8 |
| 1965 | 102,414 | 19.5 |
| 1970 | 127,554 | 24.2 |
| 1975 | 156,223 | 29.7 |
| 1980 | 185,220 | 35.2 |
| 1985 | 217,836 | 41.4 |
| 1990 | 252,887 | 48 |
| 1995 | 287,972 | 54.7 |
| 2000 | 325,279 | 61.8 |
| 2005 | 361,037 | 68.6 |
| 2010 | 394,772 | 75 |
| 2015 | 429,258 | 81.5 |
| 2020 | 464,145 | 88.2 |
| 2022 | 478,054 | 90.8 |
| 2023 | 484,991 | 92.1 |
| 2024 | 491,900 | 93.4 |
| 2025 | 498,766 | 94.7 |
| 2030 | 532,318 | 101.1 |
| 2035 | 563,881 | 107.1 |
| 2040 | 593,152 | 112.7 |
| 2045 | 620,628 | 117.9 |
| 2050 | 646,799 | 122.8 |
| 2055 | 671,618 | 127.6 |
| 2060 | 694,707 | 131.9 |
| 2065 | 715,667 | 135.9 |
| 2070 | 734,377 | 139.5 |
| 2075 | 751,086 | 142.7 |
| 2080 | 766,202 | 145.5 |
| 2085 | 780,110 | 148.2 |
| 2090 | 793,127 | 150.6 |
| 2095 | 805,587 | 153 |
| 2100 | 817,701 | 155.3 |
Data from US Census International Database