Quick Data on Brunei
Short Name | Brunei |
Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
Long Name | Brunei Darussalam |
Country Code | BX |
Continent | Southeast Asia |
Total Area | 5,765 sq km |
Population | 464,478 |
Language | Malay |
Nationality | Bruneian(s) |
Geography of Brunei
As a country in East Asia/Southeast Asia, with coordinates at 4 30 N, 114 40 E, Brunei neighbors Malaysia 266 km. The terrain in Brunei is described as flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west, with an average elevation point of 478 m. The climate of Brunei: tropical; hot, humid, rainy.
Surface Total | 5,765 sq km |
Land Surface | 5,265 sq km |
Water Surface | 500 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 266 km |
Neighbor Countries | Malaysia 266 km |
Coastline | 161 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | South China Sea 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Bukit Pagon 1,850 m |
Resources of Brunei
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, natural gas, timber. The agricultural land occupies 2.50% of Brunei, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 71.80%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 2.50% | 132 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 10 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 71.80% | 3,780 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 25.70% | 1,353 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Brunei
The population of the country is estimated at 464,478 people, with the biggest urban area having 241,000 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (capital) (2011). Known as Bruneian(s), the people from Brunei come from diversified ethnic groups such as Malay 65.7%, Chinese 10.3%, other 24% (2016 est.). The official language is Malay. Religions: Muslim (official) 78.8%, Christian 8.7%, Buddhist 7.8%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 4.7% (2011 est.).
Population | 464,478 |
Nationality | Bruneian(s) |
Official Language | Malay |
Other Languages | English, Chinese dialects |
Birth Rate | 16.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 3.8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 78.30% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 1.61 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 2.9 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Brunei
Brunei is a absolute monarchy or sultanate. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system based on English common law and Islamic law; note – in April 2019, the full sharia penal codes came into force and apply to Muslims and non-Muslims in parallel with present common law codes.
Governing Type | absolute monarchy or sultanate |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | the father must be a citizen of Brunei |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 12 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age for village elections; universal |
Economy of Brunei
From a population total of 464,478, the labor force is 203,600 (2014 est.). The main products in agriculture are: rice, vegetables, fruits; chickens, water buffalo, cattle, goats, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction, agriculture, aquaculture, transportation. Its exports cover mineral fuels, organic chemicals. The main import products are: machinery and mechanical appliance parts, mineral fuels, motor vehicles, electric machinery.
Exports | $5.885 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $2.998 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Japan 27.8%, South Korea 12.4%, Thailand 11.5%, Malaysia 11.3%, India 9.3%, Singapore 7.7%, Switzerland 5%, China 4.7% (2017) |
Import Partners | China 19.6%, Singapore 19%, Malaysia 18.8%, US 9.2%, Germany 5.9%, Japan 4.1%, UK 4% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $78,900 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 4.014 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 410,800 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 94.00% (February 2019 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Brunei, statistics sectio