Brazil vs United States: Compare Statistics
Side-by-side comparison of 112 key metrics across economy, population, geography, and more — latest data through 2026.
Summary
When comparing Brazil and the United States, the United States leads in several key metrics, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and life expectancy. The United States boasts a GDP of $32.95 trillion compared to Brazil's $2.67 trillion. Additionally, the life expectancy in the United States is 83.22 years, surpassing Brazil's 80.44 years. Brazil, however, leads in population density with 25.56 people per square kilometer compared to the United States at 38.15.
Economy
In economic terms, the United States significantly outpaces Brazil with a GDP of $32.95 trillion, more than 12 times Brazil's $2.67 trillion. The agriculture sector in the United States also leads with a value of $350.60 billion, nearly double Brazil's $183.08 billion.
People and Society
In terms of population metrics, the United States has a total population of 349.13 million people, compared to Brazil's 213.63 million. However, Brazil has a higher percentage of currently married individuals at 55.24% versus 51.38% in the United States. The median age in the United States is 38.79 years, slightly older than Brazil's 35.25 years.
Environment
The United States has a larger percentage of land area by degree of urbanization at 2.11%, compared to Brazil's 0.64%. In contrast, Brazil excels in above-ground biomass in forests with 171.92 tonnes per hectare, nearly double the United States at 94.67 tonnes per hectare.
Communications
6 metrics| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Usage Rate by Country (% of Population) | 84.15 % | 93.14 %★ | |
| Internet Users | percent of population: 84% (2023 est.) | percent of population: 93% (2023 est.) | |
| Press Freedom Index Score | 63.8 points | 65.49 points★ | |
| Radios | 71 | 575★ | |
| Televisions | 36.5 | 219★ | |
| Waterways | 50,000★ | 41,009 |
Economy
45 metricsEnvironment
6 metrics| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual CO₂ Emissions Growth (abs) | -980,384 | -14.29M★ | |
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions | 437.77 | 4.8★ | |
| Continental Shelf | 200 | not specified; | |
| Population Distribution | the vast majority of people live along or near the Atlantic coast in the east; the population core is in the southeast, anchored by the cities of S o Paolo, Bras lia, and Rio de Janeiro | large urban clusters are spread throughout the eastern half of the US (particularly the Great Lakes area, northeast, east, and southeast) and the western-tier states; mountainous areas such as the Rocky Mountains and Appalachians, deserts in the southwest | |
| Total Renewable Groundwater Resources by Country | 645.6 Cubic meters per year | 1,383 Cubic meters per year★ | |
| Total Renewable Water Resources | 8.65★ | 3.07 |
Geography
6 metrics| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of land area by degree of urbanization | 0.64 % | 2.11 %★ | |
| Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha) | 171.92★ | 94.67 | |
| Agricultural land | 2.37M sq. km | 4.17M sq. km★ | |
| Coastline Length (km) | 7,491 km | 19,924 km★ | |
| Dam capacity per capita | 3,259.26 cubic meters per inhabitant★ | 2,113 cubic meters per inhabitant | |
| Irrigated Land | 91,833 | 234,782★ |
Government
4 metrics| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of Law Index by Country | 37.95 % | 88.3 %★ | |
| Administrative Divisions | 26 | 50★ | |
| Independence | 7★ | 4 | |
| Suffrage Participation Rate | voluntary between 16 to 18 years of age, over 70, and if illiterate; compulsory between 18 to 70 years of age note: military conscripts by law cannot vote | 18 |
Health
9 metrics| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Deaths Per 100,000 (Age-Std) | 39.13 | 27.05★ | |
| Diabetes Prevalence (% of Population) | 10.6 | 13.7★ | |
| Health Expenditure (% of GDP) | 9.9 % of GDP | 16.6 % of GDP★ | |
| HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate | 0.6 % | NA | |
| Hospital Bed Density | 2.5 people/sq km | 2.7 people/sq km★ | |
| Maternal Mortality Ratio (%) | 67 % | 17 %★ | |
| Obesity Adult Prevalence Rate (%) | 22.1 %★ | 36.2 % | |
| People Living With HIV/AIDS | 930,000 | NA | |
| Underweight Children Under 5 | 3.5 | 0.4★ |
Military and Security
1 metric| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Armed Forces Personnel (PPP) | 762,000 | 1.40M★ |
People and Society
30 metricsTransportation
5 metrics| Metric | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇺🇸 United States | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Travel Trips Per Capita (PPP) | 0.46 | 2.06★ | |
| Airports | 5,297 | 16,116★ | |
| Annual Human Space Visits (Total) | 0 | 3★ | |
| Civil Air Travel | 198 | 8,252★ | |
| Heliports | 1,871 | 8,130★ |