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Brazilian Scorecard

Country profile

Brazil is the largest country in South America, offering diverse landscapes that range from the Amazon rainforest to bustling urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It has a population of 211.1 million, a population growth rate of 0.40%, and a median age of 33.94 years.

Its history is a blend of indigenous cultures, Portuguese colonial heritage, and African influences brought by the transatlantic slave trade, creating a rich cultural mosaic.

Today, Brazil is known for its dynamic music, dance, and sports scenes, as well as its ongoing social and economic transformations in a globalized world.

Its capital city is Brasília.

How does Brazil compare to other countries?

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Brazil improved by 6.2% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Brazil improved by 3.9% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Brazil improved by 4.8% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Brazil worsened by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Brazil improved by 1.7% from 2021 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Brazil improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Brazil improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Brazil worsened by 9.5% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Brazil improved by 3.5% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Brazil improved by 11.3% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Brazil worsened by 0.7% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Brazil worsened by 1.3% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Brazil worsened by 0.2% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Brazil worsened by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Brazil improved by 12.3% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Brazil worsened by 7.5% from 2019 to 2020

Government Effectiveness in Brazil improved by 7.1% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Brazil worsened by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Brazil worsened by 19.8% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Brazil improved by 70.2% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Brazil improved by 1.4% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Brazil worsened by 7.0% from 2020 to 2021