Brazil GDP Per Capita (2026)
Brazil has the largest major economy in South America, supported by services, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy, and a substantial domestic consumer market. GDP per capita helps place the country’s overall economic scale into perspective by measuring production relative to population. Explore Brazil’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, long-term changes, and economic comparisons to better understand how national output translates into production per resident.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$12,313
Est. in USD
World Rank
#81
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+15.2%
+$1,627
South America Rank
#5
Out of 12 countries
1. Brazil GDP Per Capita in 2026
Brazil’s GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic output and complements the country’s sizeable total GDP. Economic activity is spread across services, commodities, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and other sectors. Dividing total production by population makes the indicator useful for comparing Brazil with countries that may have very different population levels and overall economic sizes.
2. Brazil GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Brazil GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,313 | +15.2% |
| 2025 | $10,686 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $10,282 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $10,350 | +11.8% |
| 2022 | $9,256 | +16.4% |
| 2021 | $7,952 | +12.7% |
| 2020 | $7,057 | -21.7% |
| 2019 | $9,011 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | $9,282 | -7.7% |
| 2017 | $10,056 | +14.1% |
| 2016 | $8,813 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | $8,893 | -27.3% |
| 2014 | $12,231 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | $12,407 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | $12,465 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | $13,326 | +17.5% |
| 2010 | $11,341 | +31.2% |
| 2009 | $8,641 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | $8,863 | +20.2% |
| 2007 | $7,374 | +24.9% |
| 2006 | $5,906 | +22.9% |
| 2005 | $4,806 | +31.7% |
| 2004 | $3,648 | +18.5% |
| 2003 | $3,078 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | $2,844 | -10.1% |
| 2001 | $3,164 | -15.7% |
| 2000 | $3,752 | +7.2% |
| 1999 | $3,501 | -31.7% |
| 1998 | $5,124 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | $5,321 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | $5,205 | +7.3% |
| 1995 | $4,852 | +38.8% |
| 1994 | $3,495 | +25.4% |
| 1993 | $2,787 | +10.4% |
| 1992 | $2,524 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | $2,678 | -13.8% |
| 1990 | $3,106 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | $3,088 | +34.9% |
| 1988 | $2,289 | +9.7% |
| 1987 | $2,087 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | $1,955 | +13.7% |
| 1985 | $1,720 | +55.5% |
| 1984 | $1,106 | -2.6% |
| 1983 | $1,135 | -21.5% |
| 1982 | $1,446 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | $1,383 | +12.4% |
| 1980 | $1,230 | — |
4. Brazil GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+15.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+54.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+39.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+108.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Brazil’s GDP per capita has moved through periods of strong expansion, slower growth, and economic contraction over time. Commodity prices, investment, inflation, employment, exchange rates, population changes, and domestic demand can all influence the trend. Reviewing historical GDP per capita data helps show how economic output per resident has developed across different stages of Brazil’s economic cycle.
5. Brazil GDP Per Capita vs South America and World
Brazil
$12,313
South America Average
$13,752
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Brazil’s GDP per capita is approximately
10.5%
below the
South America average
and
51.1%
below the world average.
6. Brazil GDP Per Capita Ranking in South America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Uruguay | $27,608 |
| #3 | Chile | $20,240 |
| #4 | Argentina | $14,357 |
| #5 | Brazil | $12,313 |
| #6 | Peru | $10,960 |
| #7 | Colombia | $10,104 |
| #8 | Paraguay | $9,372 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Brazil
Brazil GDP (Nominal)
$2.64 Trillion
(2026)
Brazil GDP Per Capita
$12,313
(2026)
Brazil’s total GDP captures the overall size of the national economy, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for the number of residents. Total GDP is useful for understanding Brazil’s economic scale within South America and globally, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer basis for comparing average economic production per person across countries.
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8. Brazil GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $12,882 | +4.6% |
| 2028 | $13,369 | +3.8% |
| 2029 | $14,063 | +5.2% |
| 2030 | $14,797 | +5.2% |
Brazil GDP per capita is projected to reach $14,797 by 2030, representing a 20.2% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Brazil GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Brazil GDP per capita is estimated at $12,313 in 2026.
It ranks #81 globally and #5 in South America.
GDP per capita increased by 15.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 54.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 39.7%.
It is approximately 10.5% below the South America average.
It is approximately 51.1% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $14,797 by 2030, 20.2% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Brazil GDP Per Capita FAQs
Brazil GDP per capita is estimated at $12,313 in 2026.
Brazil ranks #81 globally and #5 in South America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 15.2% compared with 2025.
Brazil GDP per capita was approximately $8,893 in 2015.
Brazil GDP per capita is approximately 10.5% below the South America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.