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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
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Brazil2023 · 2.5%
02.635.257.8810.51960199320252001: 10.5%2002: 9.1%2003: 7.6%2004: 6.3%2005: 5.7%2006: 5.1%2007: 4.5%2008: 4%2009: 3.5%2010: 3%2011: 2.7%2012: 2.5%2013: 2.5%2014: 2.5%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.5%2017: 2.5%2018: 2.5%2019: 2.5%2020: 2.8%2021: 3.4%2022: 3.2%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Brazil in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Brasilia
Country code
BRA

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