Annual growth of GDP per capita in Brazil
Brazil: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 1.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Brazil, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2025, annual growth of gdp per capita in Brazil stood at 1.9%.
The figure is down 36.9% on the previous year and up 144.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Brazil peaked at 11.2% in 1973 and was at its lowest, -6.5%, in 1981.
Brazil ranks 120th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8% | -2.3% | 7.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.2% | 2.5% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9% | -6.5% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2% | -6.0% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | -1.0% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | -4.3% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | -3.8% | 4.3% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Brazil
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 0.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 9,748 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 11.8% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.07 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 9,748 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 5.59 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 29.16 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.22 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Brazil?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Brazil was 1.9% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 11.2% in 1973.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.5% in 1981.
- How does Brazil rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Brazil ranks 120th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.