GNI per capita (US$) in Brazil
Brazil: GNI per capita (US$) was 6,635 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Brazil, 1990–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in Brazil is 6,635 US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 22.9% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Brazil peaked at 12,892 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,087 US$, in 1992.
That places Brazil 96th out of 207 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita (US$) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,553 US$ | — |
| 1991 | 2,209 US$ | -13.5% |
| 1992 | 2,087 US$ | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 2,291 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 3,240 US$ | +41.4% |
| 1995 | 4,682 US$ | +44.5% |
| 1996 | 5,097 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 5,195 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 4,982 US$ | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 3,373 US$ | -32.3% |
| 2000 | 3,650 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 3,051 US$ | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 2,741 US$ | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 2,971 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 3,528 US$ | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 4,653 US$ | +31.9% |
| 2006 | 5,743 US$ | +23.4% |
| 2007 | 7,196 US$ | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 8,613 US$ | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 8,417 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 10,927 US$ | +29.8% |
| 2011 | 12,892 US$ | +18.0% |
| 2012 | 12,050 US$ | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 12,114 US$ | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 11,869 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 8,628 US$ | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 8,509 US$ | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 9,721 US$ | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 8,871 US$ | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 8,605 US$ | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 6,635 US$ | -22.9% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 6,635 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,313 US$, 1.2× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 6,635 US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8,362 US$, 79% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,571 US$ | 2,087 US$ | 5,195 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,056 US$ | 2,741 US$ | 8,613 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,419 US$ | 8,509 US$ | 12,892 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,635 US$ | 6,635 US$ | 6,635 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More economy & growth data for Brazil
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -33.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0088 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 94.51 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 3.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0064 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 69.01 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Brazil?
- Gni per capita in Brazil was 6,635 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 12,892 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,087 US$ in 1992.
- How does Brazil rank for gni per capita?
- Brazil ranks 96th out of 207 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.