Demographics of Brazil

Brazil's population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. In general, Brazilians trace their origins from three sources: Africa, Amerindians, Europeans. Brazil has conducted a periodical population census since 1872. Brazil is widely known to be the most diverse country. Since 1940, this census has been carried out decennially. Scanned versions of the forms for each census distributed in Brazil since 1960 are available on-line from IPUMS International. Historically, Brazil has experienced large degrees of ethnic and racial admixture, assimilation of cultures and syncretism.

Demographics of Brazil

Brazil's population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. In general, Brazilians trace their origins from three sources: Africa, Amerindians, Europeans. Brazil has conducted a periodical population census since 1872. Brazil is widely known to be the most diverse country. Since 1940, this census has been carried out decennially. Scanned versions of the forms for each census distributed in Brazil since 1960 are available on-line from IPUMS International. Historically, Brazil has experienced large degrees of ethnic and racial admixture, assimilation of cultures and syncretism.