Brazil has the largest population of Black people outside of the African continent.
Brazil's significant Black population is a direct result of its history as the largest importer of enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade. Approximately 55% of Brazil's 213 million residents identify as Black or of mixed African descent. This translates to a population exceeding 117 million people.
While other countries also have substantial Black populations, none rival Brazil in sheer numbers. The historical context of slavery and subsequent racial dynamics in Brazil shaped its demographic makeup.
