Urban population as percent of total population (%)

Level StateYearly

Definition

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.

Interpretation

Urbanization can be a challenge to the food system, as with increased proportion of people living in urban areas, food production is at risk of declining, especially on low- and middle-sized farms. Urban areas demand high penetration of food distribution and retail.

Data source

Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Annual Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Table 6731 - Households and Residents, by housing situation and main source of water supply: https://sidra.ibge.gov.br/tabela/6731 (accessed on 10/08/2025)ad-continua.html

Level	Periodicity
State	Yearly