Brazil vs South Korea
Every indicator for Brazil and South Korea side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | South Korea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 51,684,564 | +311.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,872 | +21.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 36,227 | −70.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 83.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 100,450 | +8,372.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 515 | −95.1% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 45.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 97.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 81.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 47,571 | −56.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 2.56 | −62.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 11.32 | −81.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 920 | −89.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 569,000 | +33.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 11.0 | −67.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 2.01 | −62.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to South Korea; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
South Korea is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 85 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 8,510,420 against South Korea's 100,450 — roughly 85 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: South Korea stands at 515 against Brazil's 25 — roughly 21 times as much.
- South Korea's military expenditure per capita (920) is about 9.4 times Brazil's (98).
- South Korea's military expenditure as a share of government spending (11.32) is about 5.4 times Brazil's (2.10).
- Brazil's population (2025) (212,812,405) is about 4.1 times South Korea's (51,684,564).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and South Korea differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against South Korea's 100,450 — a ratio of roughly 85 to one.
Where are Brazil and South Korea most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 2,280 and 1,872 — a gap of only %22.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of South Korea?
Brazil is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and South Korea on 8. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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