United Kingdom vs Brazil
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Brazil side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Brazil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 212,812,405 | −67.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 2,280 | +75.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 10,713 | +437.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 76.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 8,510,420 | −97.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 25 | +1,040.7% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 34.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 84.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 5.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 88.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 20,948 | +290.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 0.97 | +135.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 2.10 | +150.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 98 | +1,095.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 762,000 | −79.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 3.6 | −38.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 0.76 | −40.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Brazil; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 35 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 8,510,420 against United Kingdom's 243,610 — roughly 35 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 1,177 against Brazil's 98 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 285 against Brazil's 25 — roughly 11 times as much.
- United Kingdom's gdp per capita (57,602) is about 5.4 times Brazil's (10,713).
- Brazil's armed forces personnel (2020) (762,000) is about 5.0 times United Kingdom's (153,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do United Kingdom and Brazil differ most?
Where are United Kingdom and Brazil most alike?
On how many indicators is United Kingdom ahead of Brazil?
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving United Kingdom or Brazil.
United Kingdom profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Brazil profile →
All statistics, series, and details.