Brazil vs India
Every indicator for Brazil and India side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 1,463,865,525 | −85.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 3,956 | −42.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 2,702 | +296.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 72.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 3,287,260 | +158.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 445 | −94.4% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 28.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 70.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 4.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 2.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 35.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 86,126 | −75.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 2.27 | −57.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 7.63 | −72.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 59 | +67.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 3,068,000 | −75.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 2.1 | +70.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.58 | +31.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to India; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
India is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 18 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 445 against Brazil's 25 — roughly 18 times as much.
- India's population (2025) (1,463,865,525) is about 6.9 times Brazil's (212,812,405).
- India's military expenditure (2024) (86,126) is about 4.1 times Brazil's (20,948).
- India's armed forces personnel (2020) (3,068,000) is about 4.0 times Brazil's (762,000).
- Brazil's gdp per capita (10,713) is about 4.0 times India's (2,702).
Frequently asked questions
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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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