5 Most Populated Countries in South America

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1. Brazil 

Population as of 2022: 215,313,498 people 

Brazil ranks first on our list of the 12 most populated countries in South America with a population of 215,313,498 people as of 2022. It is the largest country by area in South America and is located in the easternmost area of the region. Brazil takes over half of South America’s land mass and is also the fifth largest country in the world in terms of area. 

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