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Brunei Population and religion percentage

Brunei, officially the Nation of Brunei, is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei is the least populated country in Asia. As per the World Population Prospects report, by the United Nations, the population of  Brunei in 2026 is 462,104  (4.62 Lakh)

Brunei Demographics
Brunei2026 Population
Total Population462,104
Land Area 5,265 sq. km (2,033 sq. mi.)
Pop. Density88 people/sq. km
Capital CityBandar Seri Begawan
Fertility Rate* 1.71
Infant mortality rate ** 7.8
Median Age  32.7 Years
Life Expectancy 75,5 years
Urban Population 80%

Source: UN World Population Prospects report

*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.

**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.

Religion in Brunei

Islam is the official religion of Brunei. About 80% of the population,  follows Islam and majorly Suuni Islam. Buddhism and Christianity are practiced by 14% of the population. Other religions stand at 5% and include indigenous faiths.

Religion percentage  in Brunei

  • Islam – 80.9%
  • Buddhism – 7%
  • Christianity  – 7.1%
  • Others:  5%

Source: 2016 census

Sources:

UN World Population Prospects 

PEW Research center

Population of Brunei 2026 | Religion in Brunei

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