Brazil
South America • 2010
80
Stability
Key Insights
Regional Economic Leader
Largest economy in South America by GDP (PPP)
GDP Rank: #1 of 12
Rapid Economic Growth
GDP growth of 7.5% significantly exceeds regional average of 4.6%
Growth Rate: +7.5%
High Stability Score
Strong performance across economic, political, and demographic indicators
Stability Index: 80/100
Political Leadership
Chief of State
Dilma ROUSSEFF
Head of Government
Dilma ROUSSEFF
Last Election
3 October 2010
Demographics
Population
201.1M
Pop. Growth
1.2%
Life Expectancy
72.3y
Median Age
28.9y
Birth Rate
18.1/1000
Death Rate
6.3/1000
Economy
GDP (PPP)
$2.2T
GDP Growth
7.5%
Per Capita
$10,900
Inflation
4.9%
Unemployment
7.0%
Poverty
26.0%
Trade & Finance
Exports
$199.7B
Imports
$187.7B
Trade Balance
$12.0B
External Debt
$310.8B
Energy & Military
Oil Production
2 bbl/d
Oil Consumption
2 bbl/d
Military
1.7%
% of GDP
Stability Score Breakdown
Economic71
Political85
Military80
Demographic86