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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% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2013: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2014: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2015: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2016: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2017: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2018: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2019: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2020: 2.8%2021: 3.4%2022: 3.2%2023: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent
2023 · Source notes
Provider footnote

Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent

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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