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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Brunei Darussalam

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population466.33K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$15.03B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$32.23K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth75.52024 · yearsInternet use96.3%2024 · % of populationForest area72.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
96.1%

% of people aged 15+·2011

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Brunei Darussalam2011 · 96.1%
024.0248.0472.0796.091960199320251981: 77.7%1991: 87.8%2001: 92.7%2011: 96.1%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Brunei Darussalam in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Country code
BRN

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