Brazil

Federative Republic of Brazil

"The largest South American country, home to the Amazon rainforest, vibrant culture, and carnival celebrations."

South America
UN Member
G20
BRICS
Mercosur

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Presidential Republic

Capital City

Brasília

-15.79°, -47.88°

Official Languages

Portuguese

Population

211.14M

Total Area

8.52M km²

Population Density

24.79 people per km²

Currency

Brazilian real

R$

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#7
211,140,729

Total Population+0.4%

2023
#75
75.8 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#4
87.8%

Urban Population

2023
#124
1.62

Fertility Rate

2023
#74
84.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#9
$2.2T

GDP+2.9%

2023
#79
$10.3K

GDP per Capita

2023
#119
4.4%

Inflation

2024
#125
7.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#163
51.6

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Brazil

What is the capital of Brazil?

Brazil's capital city is Brasília.

What is the population of Brazil?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Brazil is approximately 211.14M people. This makes it the 7th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Brazil?

Brazil spans a total area of approximately 8,515,767 square kilometers (3,287,954.67 square miles).

Which continent is Brazil in?

Brazil is located in Americas, specifically within the South America subregion.

What is the GDP of Brazil?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brazil is approximately $2.17T USD. This ranks Brazil as the 9th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.