# Brazil digital infrastructure and domain growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-digital-infrastructure-and-domain-growth
> Updated: 2026-10-14T17:57:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Brazil is experiencing significant expansion in its digital landscape. The National Institute of Information Technology (ITI) reports that the country is issuing over 1 million digital certificates monthly, totaling more than 15 million active certificates. This growth, which saw an 11.3% increase in June 2026 compared to the previous year, supports legal document signing, judicial processes, and tax declarations through the ICP-Brasil infrastructure.

Simultaneously, the Brazilian country code top-level domain, .br, has reached a record 6 million registrations. Managed by NIC.br, the domain saw over 500,000 new registrations in the first ten months of 2026. Brazil currently ranks sixth globally in domain registrations, maintaining a diverse system of nearly 150 categories and 11 thematic groups.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Brazil's .br domain reaches record 6 million registrations

Brazil's .br domain has reached a record 6 million registrations, marking its most significant growth year to date and securing its position as the sixth most used country code globally.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-br-domain-reaches-record-6-million-registrations

### 2026-10-14: Brazil issues over 1 million digital certificates monthly

Brazil's digital certificate issuance has surpassed 1 million per month, with over 15 million active certificates supporting legal and public services via the ICP-Brasil infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-issues-over-1-million-digital-certificates-monthly

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