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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Brazil

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population212.81M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$2.28T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$10.71K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth762024 · yearsInternet use84.5%2024 · % of populationForest area59%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
88.6%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Brazil2024 · 88.6%
022.1644.3166.4788.621960199320252000: 75.8%2001: 76.3%2002: 76.8%2003: 77.4%2004: 77.8%2005: 78%2006: 78.3%2007: 78.5%2008: 78.8%2009: 79%2010: 79.3%2011: 79.5%2012: 79.7%2013: 80.5%2014: 81.2%2015: 82%2016: 82.7%2017: 83.5%2018: 84.3%2019: 85%2020: 85.7%2021: 86.4%2022: 87.1%2023: 88%2024: 88.6%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Brazil in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Brasilia
Country code
BRA

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