The 2022 Brazilian Census was the thirteenth national population census in Brazilian history, and took place on 1 August 2022.

It was intended to take place in 2020, but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and budgetary issues.

Originally, the census, being carried out decennially, was supposed to take place in mid-2020.

However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics changed the date to 2021.

[4] While the original reference date was 1 June 2022, the IBGE changed the date to 1 August 2022, due to the change in the company that would hire the workers.