Brazil: economy and key statistics
Brazil is number 11 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $2.28 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $10,713. The economy grew by 2.3% in 2025. Unemployment is 6.0%. The economy is 60% services, 20% industry, 6% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 114 R&D labs, 6 startups, 39 investors, 7 Titans.
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National power
Brazil is number 14 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 59.7 out of 100: economic 82, technology 43, military 44 and human capital 76.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.28 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $4.99 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $10,713 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.3% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 5.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% | 2025 |
| Population | 212.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 108.3 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 60% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 20% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 12% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 6% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 18% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.4% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 11% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 1.19% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 84% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Brazil
Startups in Brazil
Investors in Brazil
Main export industries
Brazil exported goods worth about $337.0bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $57.2bn (17.0% of goods exports)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: $43.8bn (13.0% of goods exports)
- Ores, slag and ash: $35.0bn (10.4% of goods exports)
- Meat and edible meat offal: $24.5bn (7.3% of goods exports)
- Sugars and sugar confectionery: $18.8bn (5.6% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in South America
- Argentina (#24)
- Colombia (#36)
- Chile (#45)
- Peru (#47)
- Ecuador (#64)
- Venezuela (#78)
- Uruguay (#84)
- Bolivia (#88)
- Paraguay (#98)
- Guyana (#120)
- Suriname (#166)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Brazil?
Brazil had a GDP of $2.28 trillion in 2025, ranking number 11 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Brazil?
GDP per person in Brazil was $10,713 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Brazil growing?
The economy of Brazil grew by 2.3% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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