Rio de Janeiro is a city located in Brazil. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Rio de Janeiro is approximately 6,730,729 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in Brazil.

6,730,729 residents (2026)

Rio de Janeiro City Statistics

CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBR Brazil
Population6,730,729
Latitude-22.9111
Longitude-43.2056
RegionRio de Janeiro
Data Year2026

Where is Rio de Janeiro BR located?

Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil, in the Rio de Janeiro region, at approximately -22.9111 latitude and -43.2056 longitude.

Nearby Cities

BR Greater Rio de Janeiro Brazil — Pop. 11,900,000 BR São Paulo Brazil — Pop. 11,904,961 BR Recife metropolitan area Brazil — Pop. 3,726,974 BR Brasília Brazil — Pop. 2,996,899 AR Buenos Aires Argentina — Pop. 3,121,707 BO Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bolivia — Pop. 3,151,676 CL Santiago province Chile — Pop. 5,250,565 CL Santiago Chile — Pop. 6,257,516

Other Cities in Brazil BR

São Paulo Pop. 11,904,961 Greater Rio de Janeiro Pop. 11,900,000 Recife metropolitan area Pop. 3,726,974 Brasília Pop. 2,996,899

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Largest Cities in Brazil BR

# City Population
3 São Paulo 11,904,961
4 Greater Rio de Janeiro 11,900,000
1 Recife metropolitan area 3,726,974
2 Brasília 2,996,899

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rio de Janeiro?

The population of Rio de Janeiro is approximately 6,730,729 residents according to the latest available data (2026).

Where is Rio de Janeiro located?

Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil at approximately -22.9111 latitude and -43.2056 longitude.

Is Rio de Janeiro one of the largest cities in Brazil?

With a population of 6,730,729, Rio de Janeiro is one of the major urban areas in Brazil.

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