Brazil vs Peru
Every indicator for Brazil and Peru side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Peru | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 34,576,665 | +515.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 335 | +580.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 9,684 | +10.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 1,285,216 | +562.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 27 | −7.1% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 82.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 5.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 85.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 2,565 | +716.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 0.91 | +6.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 4.06 | −48.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 74 | +32.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 158,000 | +382.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 4.6 | −21.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.94 | −19.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Peru; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Brazil is 515.5% higher than Peru.
- On gdp (nominal), Brazil is 580.6% higher than Peru.
- On gdp per capita, Brazil is 10.6% higher than Peru.
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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