IBGE census shows significant demographic changes, with the mestizo population becoming the predominant group, while the black and indigenous populations show significant increases.

In 2022, according to the Brazilian National Institute of Statistics (IBGE), mestizos become the majority in Brazil, accounting for 45.3% of the population, with about 92.1 million people claiming to be mestizo. This is a significant phenomenon, marking an important demographic shift since 1991, when they became the predominant group.

The white population now accounts for 43.5% of the total population, with 88.2 million people, while the black population is made up of 20.6 million people (10.2%). The Asian and indigenous populations account for 0.4% and 0.8% of the total population respectively, according to news.ro.

Compared to the 2010 census, the Métis population increased by 11.9% and the black population increased significantly by 42.3%. The most impressive increase was recorded by the indigenous population, which grew by 89% over the last 13 years.

Demographic changes are also evident in the regional demographic structure, with northern Brazil having a majority of non-whites (67.2%), while the south has a predominantly white population (72.6%).

The census also shows an aging population and an increase in the proportion of women. The Asian population recorded the highest aging rate in 2022.