Brazil
BRALatin America & Caribbean Upper middle incomeCapital: BrasiliaEconomy
Fiscal
People
Health
Education
Trade
Energy / Env
Tech
Governance
Equality
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Labor
77/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$2,413
2027▲ 5.3%
Population
212.0M
2024▲ 0.4%
GDP per Capita
$11,236
2027▲ 4.9%
Life Expectancy
75.8 years
2023▲ 1.3%
Brazil in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Brazil· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Brazil
Brazil's GDP is $2.29T (2026), with a population of 212.0M, and GDP per capita of $10,709. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 1.9%, inflation at 4.0%, unemployment at 7.3%, government debt at 95.0% of GDP, life expectancy of 75.8 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in Latin America & Caribbean, this upper middle-income country has a significant global economic presence, ranking 11th worldwide in GDP with an estimated $2.29 trillion in 2026. The economy is projected to grow by 1.9% in real terms for the same year, with a GDP per capita of $11,000. Inflation is anticipated to be 4.0%, while the unemployment rate is expected to be 7.3%. The economy is moderately open to trade, with trade accounting for 35.6% of GDP in 2024. Foreign direct investment inflows constitute 3.4% of GDP, indicating a steady inflow of foreign capital. The population is approximately 212.0 million as of 2024, with a life expectancy at birth of 75.8 years in 2023. The adult literacy rate stands at 94.8%, reflecting a strong educational foundation. Health spending is substantial, at 9.7% of GDP in 2023. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman, indicating a below-replacement level. The Gini Index of 51.6 in 2023 highlights significant income inequality, while the unemployment rate is projected to be 6.0% in 2025.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Stock Markets1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovespa | 197,323.88 | 2026 | ▲ 22.5% | WB |
▶Financial Markets3 indicators · 2025–2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank Policy Rate (%) | 14.41% | 2025 | ▲ 31.7% | WB |
| Exchange Rate (per USD) | 5.05 | 2026 | — | WB |
| Exchange Rate (per EUR) | 6.31 | 2025 | ▲ 8.2% | WB |
▶Currencies1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/BRL | 5.0126 | 2026 | ▼ 8.5% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary22 indicators · 2023–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 35.6% | 2024 | ▲ 5.7% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 17.9% | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 17.6% | 2024 | ▲ 12.4% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $392.11B | 2024 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $385.71B | 2024 | ▲ 12.1% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $337.05B | 2024 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $277.95B | 2024 | ▲ 10.0% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 3.4% | 2024 | ▲ 18.4% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 1.2% | 2024 | ▲ 5.0% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $74.09B | 2024 | ▲ 18.1% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $4.90B | 2024 | ▲ 10.6% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 10.8% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 11.1% | 2024 | ▲ 12.8% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -3.0% | 2024 | ▼ 145.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $-66.17B | 2024 | ▼ 144.4% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 28.7% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $605.46B | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 5.4% | 2024 | ▼ 49.1% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $180.26B | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $17.57B | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 0.0% | 2023 | ▲ 8.1% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $700.0M | 2023 | ▲ 21.0% | WB |
▶Finance10 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 75.6% | 2024 | ▲ 6.4% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP) | 30.1% | 2024 | ▼ 33.4% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (USD) | $658.91B | 2024 | ▼ 33.5% | WB |
| Stock Market Turnover (% of GDP) | 41.6% | 2024 | ▼ 24.0% | WB |
| Listed Domestic Companies | 331 | 2024 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 8.9% | 2023 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 2.8% | 2023 | ▲ 7.6% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 86.4% | 2024 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 82.3% | 2024 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 90.9% | 2024 | ▲ 4.4% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 212.0M | 2024 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.4% | 2024 | ▲ 2.4% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 25 | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 8.5M | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 8.4M | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 87.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 186.3M | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 12.1% | 2024 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 75.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 72.8 years | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 79.0 years | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.6 | 2023 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 12.3 | 2023 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 7.1 | 2023 | ▼ 6.1% | WB |
| Net Migration | -217,283 | 2025 | ▲ 3.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 19.7% | 2024 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 69.3% | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 11.0% | 2024 | ▲ 3.9% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 44.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 15.9% | 2024 | ▲ 4.1% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 28.4% | 2024 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 168.8 | 2023 | ▼ 8.1% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 85.7 | 2023 | ▼ 10.2% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 108.3M | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 63.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 53.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 73.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 6.0% | 2025 | ▼ 12.2% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 7.3% | 2025 | ▼ 12.5% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 4.9% | 2025 | ▼ 11.9% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 14.0% | 2025 | ▼ 10.8% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 7.6% | 2025 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 20.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 72.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 63.2% | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 26.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 69.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 25.2% | 2024 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 4.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 43.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 59.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 30.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 19.3% | 2024 | ▼ 6.3% | WB |
▶Education19 indicators · 2003–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 5.6% | 2022 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 12.9% | 2022 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
| Adult Literacy Rate (%) | 94.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Female Literacy Rate (%) | 95.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Male Literacy Rate (%) | 94.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 99.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 104.0% | 2022 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 106.0% | 2022 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 60.4% | 2022 | ▲ 6.3% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 585,579 | 2022 | ▼ 23.8% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 265,585 | 2022 | ▼ 35.0% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 819,787 | 2023 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 1.5M | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 20 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 17 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 25.6% | 2015 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 80.6 | 2003 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 41.4% | 2015 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 21.5% | 2015 | — | WB |
▶Health40 indicators · 2017–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 2.3 | 2024 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 491 | 2024 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 1,481 | 2023 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 2,916 | 2023 | ▲ 4.6% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 77.4% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 46.5% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 99.8% | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 96.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 12.2 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 59.0% | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 4.9M | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 6.7% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 29.4% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 26.6% | 2024 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 92.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WHO |
▶Agriculture12 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 28.3% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 5,336 | 2023 | ▲ 8.7% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 113.8 | 2022 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 115.9 | 2022 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 112.2 | 2022 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 29.2M | 2023 | ▲ 5.6% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 778,822 | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 344.1 | 2023 | ▼ 5.2% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 2.5% | 2023 | ▼ 21.9% | WB |
| Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) | 3.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 1.2% | 2022 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 155.9M | 2023 | ▲ 14.8% | WB |
▶Technology12 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 84.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 101 | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 22.4 | 2023 | ▲ 7.0% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 6,941.2 | 2024 | ▲ 23.3% | WB |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP) | 1.15% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 4,666 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 19,566 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 67,031 | 2022 | ▼ 9.1% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $8.69B | 2024 | ▲ 7.9% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 12.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $6.18B | 2024 | ▲ 6.8% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 4,520 | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Infrastructure9 indicators · 2007–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 95.4M | 2023 | ▲ 13.1% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 1,387.1 | 2023 | ▼ 3.3% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 11.7M | 2022 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Rail Lines (total km) | 32,622 | 2007 | — | WB |
| Railways, Passengers (million km) | 16,486 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | 9,394 | 2007 | — | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 3.20 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 1.3% | 2023 | ▼ 15.6% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 2.0% | 2023 | ▼ 4.6% | WB |
▶Gender6 indicators · 2020–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 17.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 53.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 75.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 42.7 | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.05 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 0.95 | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | -0.5 | 2023 | ▲ 11.1% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | -0.55 | 2023 | ▲ 7.1% | WB |
| Political Stability | -0.41 | 2023 | ▼ 3.4% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | -0.3 | 2023 | ▼ 34.5% | WB |
| Rule of Law | -0.31 | 2023 | ▼ 19.7% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.38 | 2023 | ▲ 70.0% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 34.4% | 2023 | ▲ 7.4% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 32.1% | 2023 | ▲ 3.0% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 42.0% | 2023 | ▼ 3.3% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 28.4% | 2023 | ▼ 8.7% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 1.0% | 2024 | ▼ 3.0% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $20.95B | 2024 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 762,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.8% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 2.1% | 2024 | ▼ 4.6% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 19.3 | 2023 | ▼ 4.0% | WB |
▶Poverty & Inequality11 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty at $2.15/day (%) | 3.8% | 2023 | ▼ 22.4% | WB |
| Poverty at $3.65/day (%) | 7.5% | 2023 | ▼ 11.8% | WB |
| Poverty at $6.85/day (%) | 23.4% | 2023 | ▼ 7.5% | WB |
| Gini Index | 51.6 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 10% | 40.8% | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 10% | 1.3% | 2023 | ▲ 8.3% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 20% | 56.6% | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 20% | 3.7% | 2023 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Shared Prosperity Premium (%) | 1.3% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Survey Mean Consumption (2017 PPP $ per day) | 25.53 | 2023 | — | WB |
| Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%) | 1.3% | 2023 | ▼ 27.8% | WB |
▶Social Protection6 indicators · 2020–2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance Coverage (%) | 28.3% | 2022 | ▲ 6.4% | — |
| Social Assistance Coverage (%) | 28.1% | 2022 | ▼ 5.4% | — |
| Labor Market Programs Coverage (%) | 1.8% | 2022 | ▲ 10.9% | — |
| Social Protection Coverage (%) | 52.3% | 2022 | ▼ 0.5% | — |
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.55 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 7.9 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2018–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 6.4M | 2019 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 10.6M | 2018 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $3.10B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $6.49B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 1.3% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $55.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development8 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.7% | 2024 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 23.0M | 2025 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 12.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 44.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 14.9% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | -1.9% | 2024 | ▼ 8.5% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 88.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 55.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.6% | WHO |
