Brazil vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Brazil and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 36,973,555 | +475.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,277 | +78.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 34,537 | −69.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 2,149,690 | +295.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 17 | +45.4% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 80,331 | −73.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 7.30 | −86.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 22.31 | −90.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 2,173 | −95.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 282,000 | +170.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 7.6 | −53.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 1.92 | −60.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Brazil is 475.6% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Brazil is 78.5% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Brazil is 69.0% lower than Saudi Arabia.
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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