Brazil vs China
Every indicator for Brazil and China side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | China | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 1,406,585,000 | −84.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 19,498 | −88.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 13,862 | −22.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 78.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 9,562,910 | −11.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 147 | −83.0% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 39.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 91.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 66.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 313,658 | −93.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 1.71 | −43.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 5.06 | −58.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 223 | −55.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 2,535,000 | −69.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 1.8 | +98.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.33 | +130.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to China; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Brazil is 84.9% lower than China.
- On gdp (nominal), Brazil is 88.3% lower than China.
- On gdp per capita, Brazil is 22.7% lower than China.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI