Brazil's Population and Census History

The video discusses the dynamics of the Brazilian population, highlighting its diverse cultural and ethnic composition due to historical influences. It explains how various ethnic groups, including indigenous peoples and immigrants from Europe, Africa, and Asia, have contributed to Brazil's cultural richness. The video also covers the growth of Brazil's population from the first census in 1872 to recent times, emphasizing the role of the IBGE in conducting censuses every ten years. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 census is noted, with the census being postponed to 2021. Current population projections are also mentioned.

What is the definition of population as mentioned in the video?

• A group of animals in a zoo

• A collection of people in a specific area

• A set of buildings in a city

• A number of cars in a parking lot

According to the IBGE, what is the estimated population of Brazil?

• 250 million

• 200 million

• 150 million

• 100 million

What has contributed to the diverse characteristics of Brazil's population?

• Natural disasters

• Historical events and migration

• Economic policies

• Climate change

Which ethnic groups have contributed to Brazil's cultural diversity?

• Portuguese, Africans, Germans, Italians

• Chinese, Indians, Russians, Australians

• Swedes, Norwegians, Danes, Finns

• Canadians, Mexicans, Argentinians, Chileans

When was the first census in Brazil conducted?

• 2010

• 1940

• 1872

• 1900

How many inhabitants were recorded in Brazil's first census?

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 5 million

What was the population of Brazil according to the 2010 census?

• 210 million

• 170 million

• 190 million

• 150 million

Since when has the IBGE been conducting the census every ten years?

• 1872

• 1900

• 1940

• 2010

Why was the 2020 census postponed?

• Political instability

• Natural disaster

• Economic crisis

• COVID-19 pandemic

What is the projected population of Brazil for 2021 according to the IBGE?

• 150 million

• 200 million

• 212.7 million

• 100 million