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CompareEconomy.com Comparison of world economies

Brazil

World Rank 10 10.41 Brazil flag svg
Capital
Area
Currency
Brasília
8,515,767 km 2
Real (BRL)

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Introduction

The official name of Brazil is the Federative Republic of Brazil. Located in South America, it is the largest country located there. It is also one of the largest and most populous nations in the entire world. The land coverage of Brazil is fifth-largest and it is around 8.5 million square kilometers. Due to the fact that it is a federal republic, the nation is divided into states and the Federal District.

Economy

Brazilian economy is 10th in the worldwide rankings. Their GDP (PPP included) is at the level of $3.2 trillion. As a result, it is ahead of Italy or Mexico, but behind France and the United Kingdom in terms of total annual value. The problem is the average wealth of a citizen, which is relatively low when compared to their total sums. The GDP per capita (PPP) is $15,300. Sadly, it is dramatically lower than in most of the developed countries. The average world GDP per capita in 2019 was at around $17,600. 

Population

6th largest nation in the world - Brazil has got approximately 211 million citizens. However, thanks to the incredibly large area, density is one of the lowest in the entire world, because it is around 25 Brazillians per square kilometer.

Gross domestic product (GDP, GDP PPP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

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#12 (2021)
1,608,981,456,325 US$

List of countries by GDP

(United States of America (USA))

Gross domestic product growth rate

Gross domestic product per capita

Gross domestic product (PPP)

Gross domestic product (PPP) per capita

International trade (Export, Import)

External balance on goods and services

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#26 (2021)
16,386,321,926 US$

List of countries by external balance on goods and services

(China)

External balance on goods and services (% of GDP)

Exports of goods and services (current US$)

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Imports of goods and services (current US$)

Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Employment by sector, Unemployment

Unemployment (% of total labor force)

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#30 (2021)
13.34 %

List of countries by unemployment

(South Africa)

Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)

Employment in industry (% of total employment)

Employment in services (% of total employment)

Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)