Brazil vs Colombia
Every indicator for Brazil and Colombia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Colombia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 53,425,635 | +298.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 457 | +398.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 8,562 | +25.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 1,140,619 | +646.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 47 | −46.6% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 79.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 5.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 15,096 | +38.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 3.36 | −71.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 10.12 | −79.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 283 | −65.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 428,000 | +78.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 8.0 | −55.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 1.70 | −55.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Colombia; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Brazil is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Colombia on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 7.5×); they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Brazil's area (8,510,420) is about 7.5 times Colombia's (1,140,619).
- Brazil's gdp (nominal) (2,280) is about 5.0 times Colombia's (457).
- Colombia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (10.12) is about 4.8 times Brazil's (2.10).
- Brazil's population (2025) (212,812,405) is about 4.0 times Colombia's (53,425,635).
- Colombia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (3.36) is about 3.5 times Brazil's (0.97).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Colombia differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Colombia's 1,140,619 — a ratio of roughly 7.5 to one.
Where are Brazil and Colombia most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 10,713 and 8,562 — a gap of only %25.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Colombia?
Brazil is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Colombia on 6. 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