Brazil vs Spain
Every indicator for Brazil and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 49,355,143 | +331.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,906 | +19.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 38,627 | −72.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 505,976 | +1,582.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 98 | −74.4% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 24,615 | −14.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 1.43 | −32.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 3.20 | −34.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 499 | −80.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 199,000 | +282.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 4.0 | −11.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.87 | −12.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Spain; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Spain is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 17 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 Spain's 505,976 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Spain's military expenditure per capita (499) is about 5.1 times Brazil's (98).
- Brazil's population (2025) (212,812,405) is about 4.3 times Spain's (49,355,143).
- Spain's population density (98) is about 3.9 times Brazil's (25).
- Brazil's armed forces personnel (2020) (762,000) is about 3.8 times Spain's (199,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Spain differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Spain's 505,976 — a ratio of roughly 17 to one.
Where are Brazil and Spain most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 4.0 and 3.6 — a gap of only %13.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Spain?
Brazil is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Spain 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