Brunei Darussalam
Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace
Population, GDP, and key facts about Brunei Darussalam — updated for 2026.
Capital · BANDAR SERI BEGAWANContinent · ASIAISO · BRN
Brunei Darussalam quick facts
- Population
- 462,721
- Area
- 5,770 km²
- Population density
- 87 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 15.3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 33.2K
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Currency
- Brunei dollar ($, BND) · also legal tender: Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Minimum wage
- No statutory minimum wage on record
- Language
- Malay
Brunei Darussalam at human scale
Where does Brunei Darussalam rank in the world?
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🇧🇳 vs 🇹🇱Compare Brunei Darussalam vs Timor-Leste3.0× difference in population🇧🇳 vs 🇱🇦Compare Brunei Darussalam vs Lao PDR17× difference in population🇧🇳 vs 🇧🇿Compare Brunei Darussalam vs Belize1.1× difference in population
Compare Brunei Darussalam with any country →Brunei Darussalam's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 100%Renewables · 0%
- Natural gas79%
- Coal20%
- Oil1%
- Solar0%
Share of Brunei Darussalam's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Brunei Darussalam
What is the capital of Brunei Darussalam?
The capital of Brunei Darussalam is Bandar Seri Begawan.
What is Brunei Darussalam's population?
Brunei Darussalam has a population of 462,721.
What is Brunei Darussalam's GDP per capita?
Brunei Darussalam's GDP per capita is US$ 33.2K.
What is the currency of Brunei Darussalam?
The currency of Brunei Darussalam is the Brunei dollar (BND).
Is Brunei Darussalam bigger than Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste is about 2.6× the size of Brunei Darussalam by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.