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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, 2019 by the United Nations, the population of Brunei in 2023 is 455,858 (4.55 Lakh)
Brunei Demographics
| Brunei | 2024 Population |
| Total Population | 455,858 |
| Land Area | 5,265 sq. km (2,033 sq. mi.) |
| Pop. Density | 83 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Fertility Rate* | 1.85 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 6.9 |
| Median Age | 32.3 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 76.35 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