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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro (13.7 million inhabitants): major city of Brazil, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Rio de Janeiro

CountryBrazil
Population13.7 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has a metropolitan population of 13.7 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Rio de Janeiro located?

Rio de Janeiro is in Brazil. It is a major city of Brazil.

What is Rio de Janeiro known for?

Rio de Janeiro is a major city of Brazil. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Brazil factbook for the wider national picture.

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