Brunei

Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace

"A small Southeast Asian sultanate on Borneo, wealthy from oil reserves and known for its Islamic culture."

South-Eastern Asia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Absolute Monarchical Sultanate

Capital City

Bandar Seri Begawan

4.88°, 114.93°

Official Languages

Malay

Population

458.95K

Total Area

5.77K km²

Population Density

79.61 people per km²

Currency

Brunei dollar, Singapore dollar

$, $

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#167
458,949

Total Population+0.8%

2023
#78
75.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#161
79.1%

Urban Population

2023
#115
1.75

Fertility Rate

2023
#9
99%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#136
$15.1B

GDP+1.4%

2023
#35
$33.0K

GDP per Capita

2023
#6
-0.4%

Inflation

2024
#88
5.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024

Frequently Asked Questions About Brunei

What is the capital of Brunei?

Brunei's capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What is the population of Brunei?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Brunei is approximately 458.95K people. This makes it the 167th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Brunei?

Brunei spans a total area of approximately 5,765 square kilometers (2,225.88 square miles).

Which continent is Brunei in?

Brunei is located in Asia, specifically within the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Brunei?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brunei is approximately $15.13B USD. This ranks Brunei as the 136th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.