Brazil vs Russia
Every indicator for Brazil and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 143,513,328 | +48.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 2,561 | −11.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 17,547 | −38.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 17,125,190 | −50.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 8 | +198.4% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 148,967 | −85.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 7.05 | −86.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 18.90 | −88.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 1,038 | −90.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 1,454,000 | −47.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 10.1 | −64.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 1.98 | −61.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Russia; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 11 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Brazil's 98 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (18.90) is about 9.0 times Brazil's (2.10).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.05) is about 7.3 times Brazil's (0.97).
- Russia's military expenditure (2024) (148,967) is about 7.1 times Brazil's (20,948).
- Brazil's population density (25) is about 3.0 times Russia's (8).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Russia differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Russia records 1,038 against Brazil's 98 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Brazil and Russia most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 2,561 and 2,280 — a gap of only %12.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Russia?
Brazil is higher on 2 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 10. 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