As of 2026, Brunei has a total population of 469,775, ranking as the 176th most populous nation in the world.As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Brunei is Malay (65.7%) , followed by Other (24%) .As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in Brunei, comprising 78.8% of the population.
TOPSHOT – Prince Abdul Mateen (L) and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah sit during their wedding reception at Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan on January 14, 2024. Lavish celebrations for the wedding of Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen and his wife reached a climax on January 14 with a glittering ceremony attended by government leaders and blue-blooded guests from Asia and the Middle East. (Photo by IQBAL DATO HJ SELAMAT/AFP via Getty Images)
