🇧🇷 Brazil
With 212,812,405 inhabitants (2025), Brazil ranks 7 out of 213 in the population ranking (South America). GDP per capita – Brazil: $10,713 /inh. (2025), ranking 100 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Brazil, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Brazil, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Gini index (161/169), Income share of the poorest 20% (160/169), Homicide rate (171/192).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Brazil has $10,713 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Brazil has 6 %, close to the regional median (South America: 6.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Brazil has 5 %, close to the regional median (South America: 4.8 %).
- GDP growth: Brazil has 2.3 %, below the regional median (South America: 2.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $5T | 2025 | 8 of 201 |
| GDP | $2.3T | 2025 | 11 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 7.9 % | 2021 | 55 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,776 /inh. | 2021 | 80 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $23,433 /inh. | 2025 | 93 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $10,550 /inh. | 2025 | 94 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 /inh. | 2025 | 100 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.9 % | 2025 | 120 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.3 % | 2025 | 136 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 37.5 % | 2025 | 3 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 45.3 % | 2025 | 4 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 118.6 % | 2025 | 20 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.71 | 2026 | 25 of 55 |
| Official exchange rate | 5.59 LCU/$ | 2025 | 121 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 5 % | 2025 | 147 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.7 % | 2025 | 159 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 72.2 % | 2025 | 50 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 20.2 % | 2025 | 76 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 59.4 % | 2025 | 79 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.1 % | 2025 | 82 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 30.3 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 14 % | 2025 | 102 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6 % | 2025 | 109 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 7.6 % | 2025 | 118 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $348.3B | 2025 | 23 of 205 |
| Services exports | $53.5B | 2025 | 34 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 11.1 % | 2024 | 60 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -2.9 % | 2025 | 116 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 17.8 % | 2025 | 160 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 35.3 % | 2025 | 178 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 17.5 % | 2025 | 179 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $77.7B | 2025 | 6 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 6,353,000 arr. | 2019 | 32 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $3.1B | 2020 | 45 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.4 % | 2025 | 64 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2023 | 145 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.2 % | 2025 | 163 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 1.2 % | 2023 | 36 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 34.2 % | 2024 | 36 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 32.4 % | 2023 | 53 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 19.1 % | 2025 | 65 of 187 |
| Central government debt | 81.9 % | 2024 | 89 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 15.4 % | 2024 | 89 of 161 |
| Military spending | 1.1 % | 2025 | 119 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -5.7 % | 2024 | 137 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $358.5B | 2025 | 14 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 8.4 months | 2025 | 25 of 177 |
| External debt | 28.7 % | 2024 | 29 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 75.1 % | 2025 | 37 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 38.2 % | 2025 | 48 of 101 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11.8 % | 2025 | 83 of 201 |
| Services | 59.7 % | 2025 | 88 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 63.4 % | 2025 | 96 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6.1 % | 2025 | 103 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 20.1 % | 2025 | 127 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 14.4 % | 2025 | 137 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 17.1 % | 2025 | 151 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 inhab. | 2025 | 7 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.5 % | 2024 | 34 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 69.1 % | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Urban population | 88.2 % | 2025 | 38 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.8 % | 2025 | 70 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 11.5 % | 2025 | 90 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 96.4 % | 2015 | 96 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 33.9 yrs | 2023 | 100 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 19.4 % | 2025 | 126 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 96.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 144 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.2 % | 2025 | 144 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 44.6 per 100 | 2025 | 178 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 14 per 100,000 | 2023 | 77 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 8.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 81 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 86 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.8 yrs | 2023 | 91 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 73 yrs | 2024 | 96 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76 yrs | 2024 | 97 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 14.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 97 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 12.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 97 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.1 yrs | 2024 | 98 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 16 per 100,000 | 2019 | 104 of 188 |
| Death rate | 7.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 12.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 115 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.61 children/woman | 2024 | 131 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.38 % | 2025 | 147 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 9.7 % | 2023 | 29 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 5.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 71 of 196 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| Physicians | 2.36 per 1,000 | 2023 | 79 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2021 | 83 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 26.2 % | 2023 | 85 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.7 % | 2024 | 98 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 92.4 % | 2024 | 111 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 49 per 100,000 | 2024 | 114 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 72.7 kg | 2009 | 27 of 48 |
| Average weight of women | 62.5 kg | 2009 | 29 of 48 |
| Tobacco use among men | 15.4 % | 2024 | 33 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 10.4 L/person | 2024 | 35 of 202 |
| Tobacco use | 11.9 % | 2024 | 48 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 173.6 cm | 2014 | 65 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 160.9 cm | 2014 | 69 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 70 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 85 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 8.4 % | 2024 | 92 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 30.1 % | 2024 | 134 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 33.9 % | 2024 | 134 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.6 % | 2024 | 138 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 26.1 % | 2024 | 146 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 5.7 % | 2020 | 17 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 59.6 % | 2022 | 26 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 77.4 % | 2022 | 27 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 84.5 % | 2022 | 45 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 13.5 % | 2020 | 51 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.61 | 2003 | 64 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 70 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 80.7 % | 2020 | 71 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.54 | 2003 | 76 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.05 | 2003 | 169 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.7 % | 2024 | 179 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 39.3 % | 2024 | 9 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 3 % | 2024 | 89 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 3.9 % | 2024 | 160 of 169 |
| Gini index | 50.3 | 2024 | 161 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 16,145 km | 2026 | 3 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 10 countries | 2026 | 3 of 223 |
| Total area | 8,510,420 km² | 2024 | 5 of 212 |
| Land area | 8,358,140 km² | 2024 | 5 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 7,491 km | 2026 | 16 of 227 |
| Population density | 25.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 178 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -10.7 ° | 2026 | 195 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 26,918 m³/inh. | 2022 | 24 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,761 mm | 2022 | 43 of 180 |
| Highest point | 2,994 m | 2026 | 66 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.2 % | 2015 | 93 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 320 m | 2026 | 110 of 166 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 58.5 % | 2024 | 34 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 30.6 % | 2025 | 36 of 210 |
| Arable land | 6.7 % | 2024 | 123 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 28.4 % | 2024 | 127 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.7 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.53 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.78 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.87 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.88 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.54 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.84 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 26 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.91 | 2025 | 26 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.85 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.88 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.86 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.81 | 2025 | 83 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.82 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.95 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.86 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.88 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.42 | 2025 | 77 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.42 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 34 pts | 2024 | 107 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.04 | 2025 | 112 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.38 | 2025 | 124 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.44 | 2025 | 131 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.49 | 2025 | 135 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.38 | 2025 | 144 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,985 | 2025 | 12 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 29 % | 2025 | 55 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 18.1 % | 2025 | 137 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 82 /100 | 2025 | 48 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 84 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 67.5 /100 | 2025 | 105 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 16.2 pts | 2025 | 13 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Adults covered, minors restricted | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 19.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 171 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished except for exceptional crimes | 2026 | 7 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 77.7 % | 2013 | 4 of 181 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 80.2 % | 1996 | 6 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 6 % | 2007 | 9 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.4 % | 2020 | 104 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 67 per 100,000 | 2023 | 111 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 41.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 135 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 64.8 % | 2020 | 18 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 39 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 71.2 % | 2022 | 74 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 13 % | 2019 | 82 of 137 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $262 | 2024 | 88 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $559 | 2024 | 93 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3.3 /10 | 2024 | 135 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 26.2 % | 2006 | 99 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 4 yrs | 2026 | 139 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 14 yrs | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Brazil?
Brazil has about 212,812,405 inhabitants (2025), ranking 7 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?
GDP per capita is $10,713 /inh. (2025): Brazil ranks 100 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Brazil?
Annual inflation is 5 % (2025); Brazil ranks 147 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Brazil?
The unemployment rate is 6 % (2025); Brazil ranks 109 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Brazil stand in its region (South America)?
GDP per capita: Brazil has $10,713 /inh., above the regional median (South America: $9,123 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Brazil come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.