Brazil

Americas · South America

Capital
Brasília
Currency
BRL
Population
216.0M
Region
Americas
Last updated
Aug 10, 2026
Brazil overview

Brazil right now

Key indicators at a glance

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MetricPreviousCurrentChangePeriodWhy it matters
Interest Rate14.75%14.75%0 bpJul 31, 2026Restrictive stance remains while inflation converges only gradually.

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MetricBrazilIndiaChinaAustraliaCanada
GDP$2.30 tn$4.10 tn$18.50 tn$1.80 tn$2.20 tn
GDP Growth2.2%6.7%4.8%1.4%1.6%
Inflation4.5%4.8%0.6%3.0%2.4%
GDP / Capita$10,500$2,800$13,100$65,000$55,000
Gov. Debt88.0% of GDP82.0% of GDP88.0% of GDP50.0% of GDP107.0% of GDP
FX Reserves$360 bn$690 bn$3300 bn$65 bn$120 bn

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Jul 31, 2026

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