Brazil vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Brazil and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 9,092,436 | +2,240.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,044 | +118.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 114,769 | −90.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 41,291 | +20,510.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 220 | −88.6% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 6,722 | +211.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 0.72 | +34.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 2.27 | −7.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 739 | −86.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 20,000 | +3,710.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 2.2 | +62.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.40 | +90.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Brazil is 2,240.5% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Brazil is 118.4% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Brazil is 90.7% lower than Switzerland.
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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