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Brazil

Federative Republic of Brazil

República Federativa do Brasil

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Government Information

Capital: Brasília

Population: 214.3 million (2023 est)

Area: 8,515,770 km² (3,287,956 sq mi)

Government Type: Federal presidential republic

Head of State: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Head of Government: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Legislature: National Congress (Senate, Chamber of Deputies)

National Language: Portuguese

Establishment: September 7, 1822 (Independence from Portugal)

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Demographics

Population Stats

Core Metrics (2024):

Total Population: 215.4M

Growth Rate: 0.52%

Median Age: 33.5

Life Expectancy: 76.2

Population Density: 25.3/km²

Age Distribution:

0-14 years: 20.1%

15-64 years: 69.7%

65+ years: 10.2%

Working Age: 150.1M

Dependency Ratio: 43.5%

Geographic Split:

Urban: 87.8%

Rural: 12.2%

Greater São Paulo: 11.1%

State Capitals: 23.8%

Other Urban: 64%

State Distribution
São Paulo: 21.9%Minas Gerais: 16.2%Rio de Janeiro: 14.3%
São Paulo Metro
23.9M
Population 15-40
86.2M
World
#7
Population
Rank

Social Indicators

Education (2024):

Literacy Rate: 93.2%

Higher Education: 21.4%

Public Universities: 69

Student Population: 8.6M

Education Spending: 6% GDP

Social Metrics:

Healthcare Coverage: 75%

Social Security: 62.9%

Income Equality: 48.9 Gini

Poverty Rate: 31.6%

Middle Class: 51.2%

Cultural Data:

Catholic: 64.6%

Protestant: 22.2%

No Religion: 8.1%

Languages: Portuguese (98.2%)

Indigenous: 274 languages

Religious Distribution
Catholic: 64.6%Protestant: 22.2%Other: 13.2%
Population in Poverty
68.1M
Catholic Population
139.2M
Social
0.754
Development
Index

Demographic Trends

Household Data (2024):

Average Size: 2.9 people

Single Person: 15.8%

Couples with Kids: 42.3%

Single Parents: 19.4%

Multi-Family: 4.9%

Marriage & Family:

Marriage Rate: 5.1/1000

Divorce Rate: 2.6/1000

Median Marriage Age: 30.8

First Child Age: 28.1

Home Ownership: 74.8%

Living Patterns:

Renting: 25.2%

Mortgage Holders: 31.6%

Outright Owners: 43.2%

Shared Housing: 7.8%

Avg. Household Income: $8.9K

Ethnic Distribution
White: 47.7%Mixed: 43.1%Other: 9.2%
Annual Population Change
+0.52%
White Population
102.7M
2050
231.1M
Population
Forecast

Economy

Economic Assets

Core Metrics (2024):

GDP: R$9.85T

GDP Growth: 2.2%

GDP Per Capita: R$48.2K

National Debt: R$6.28T

Debt/GDP: 63.8%

Market Data:

Stock Market Cap: R$5.2T

Bond Market: R$4.8T

Forex Reserves: $355B

Gold Reserves: 129.7 tons

Currency Rate: 4.92

Trade (2024):

Exports: $385B

Imports: $325B

Balance: +$60B

Trade Volume: $710B

Partners: 180+ countries

Economic Health
Fiscal: 82%Market: 85%Resilience: 78%
Market Confidence
85%
Global Position
82%
Global
#9
Economic
Power

Budget Breakdown

Government Budget (2024):

Total Budget: R$5.42T

Defense: R$128B

Healthcare: R$245B

Social Security: R$925B

Debt Service: R$585B

Key Allocations:

Education: R$185B

Infrastructure: R$165B

Agriculture: R$92B

Public Safety: R$78B

Science/Tech: R$45B

Revenue Sources:

Social Security: R$1.12T

Income Tax: R$985B

VAT/Sales: R$865B

Corporate Tax: R$725B

Other Sources: R$1.72T

Budget Performance
Target: 85%Revenue: 82%Balance: 78%
Soybeans Exports
101.8Mt
Iron Ore Exports
54.2Mt
Budget
92.5%
Absorption
Rate

Economic Performance

Key Indicators (2024):

Inflation Rate: 4.5%

Interest Rate: 11.25%

Unemployment: 7.8%

Labor Force: 108M

Job Growth: +185K/mo

Market Stats (2024):

Bovespa: +12.5% = 132,500

IBrX-100: +11.2% = 55,800

Market Vol: R$32B/day

IPOs: 42/year

Market Cap: R$5.2T

Sector Growth:

Agribusiness: +6.8%

Mining: +4.2%

Manufacturing: +2.8%

Services: +3.5%

Green Energy: +8.5%

Economic Vitality
Diversity: 85%Stability: 82%Innovation: 88%
Economic Health
85%
Market Leadership
82%
5-Year
2.4%
Growth
Forecast

Culture

Cultural Assets

Heritage Sites (2024):

UNESCO World Heritage: 23

Cultural Sites: 15

Natural Sites: 7

Mixed Sites: 1

Memory of World: 22

Infrastructure:

Museums: 3,850

Art Galleries: 1,625

Theaters: 1,280

Cultural Centers: 2,450

Samba Schools: 450

Investment (2024):

Total: BRL 8.5B

Per Capita: BRL 42

% of GDP: 0.5%

Public Share: 68%

Private Share: 32%

Cultural Access
Free Entry: 88%Daily: 92%Virtual: 75%
Heritage Preservation
85.5%
Public Accessibility
88.5%
Global
#15
Ranking
Cultural Heritage

Cultural Engagement

Annual Events (2024):

Carnival Rio: 7.5M

São João: 4.2M

Cultural Festivals: 850

Art Exhibitions: 2,850

Folk Events: 1,250

Participation:

Cultural Events: 45.2M

Museum Visits: 28.5M

Live Performance: 32.8M

Digital Access: 72%

Youth Programs: 8.5M

Popular Events:

Carnival: 7.5M

Festas Juninas: 4.2M

Bienal SP: 1.2M

Rock in Rio: 700K

Cultural Week: 2.8M

Cultural Engagement
Physical: 85%Digital: 72%Youth: 78%
Regular Events
85M
Major Festivals
125M
Annual
245M
Participants
Cultural Events

Cultural Identity

Traditional Arts:

Samba Schools: 450

Capoeira Groups: 850

Music Groups: 1,850

Craft Centers: 2,250

Art Studios: 3,850

Cultural Practice:

Active Artists: 285K

Dance Groups: 165K

Musicians: 220K

Artisans: 185K

Cultural Groups: 12.5K

Recognition:

Living Treasures: 245

Protected Practices: 385

Cultural Routes: 85

Master Artists: 450

Heritage Labels: 285

Heritage Activities
Samba: 92%Capoeira: 85%Modern: 88%
Traditional Practice
92%
Youth Engagement
85%
Active
855K
Practitioners
Cultural Arts

Education

Education System

Coverage (2024):

Public System: 77.4%

Primary: 98%

Secondary: 85.2%

Private Schools: 22.6%

Higher Ed: 51.3%

Infrastructure:

Public Schools: 138,732

Private Schools: 40,641

Universities: 2,537

Technical Schools: 1,847

Research Centers: 436

Expenditure (2024):

Total: $108B USD

Per Student: $2,985 USD

% of GDP: 6.1%

Public Share: 77.4%

Private Share: 22.6%

Education Access
Basic: 98%Secondary: 85.2%Higher: 51.3%
Literacy (Adult Rate)
93.2%
Completion (Secondary)
69.3%
Global
63
Ranking
Education System

Education Metrics

PISA Scores (2022):

Math: 379

Reading: 410

Science: 403

OECD Average Gap: -25.8%

Regional Rank: 3rd

Key Indicators:

Student-Teacher: 24:1

Graduation Rate: 51.2%

Dropout Rate: 11.8%

Digital Access: 75%

Research Output: 2.9%

Quality:

Accredited Unis: 82%

Int'l Publications: 74K

Research Impact: 0.88

Nobel Laureates: 0

Global Patents: 4.8K

Education Quality
Quality: 82%Standards: 88%Outcomes: 75%
University Rankings (Top 1000)
22
Research (Global Share)
2.9%
Quality
C+
Grade
National Rating

Education Workforce

Educators:

Teachers: 2.2M+

Professors: 384,000+

Researchers: 195,000+

Admin Staff: 425,000+

Support Staff: 586,000+

Training (2024):

Teacher Colleges: 2,276

Annual Graduates: 185,000

PhD Programs: 4,572

Research Posts: 42,500

Training Centers: 856

Avg. Salary (USD/Year):

Primary Teacher: 13.5K

Secondary: 15.8K

University Prof: 32K

Senior Prof: 48K

Researcher: 28K

Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1 Primary28:1 Secondary18:1 Higher
Staffing (Positions Filled)
88.5%
Qualified (Teaching Staff)
84.2%
Growth
1.8%
Annual
Workforce Expansion

Healthcare

Healthcare System

Coverage (2024):

Basic Coverage: 100%

SUS Coverage: 100%

Private Plans: 24.8%

Dental: 14.2%

Supplementary: 22.5%

Infrastructure:

Hospitals: 6,642

Hospital Beds: 485,000

Primary Care Units: 41,850

Health Centers: 38,500

Pharmacies: 88,500

Expenditure (2024):

Total: R$792B

Per Capita: R$3,718

% of GDP: 9.6%

Public Share: 43.5%

Private Share: 56.5%

Healthcare Coverage
SUS: 100%Private: 24.8%Dental: 14.2%
Coverage
100%
Population Access
Access
75%
Care Availability
WHO Ranking
125
Global
Healthcare System

Health Metrics

Life Expectancy:

Overall: 75.9 years

Male: 72.4 years

Female: 79.4 years

Healthy Life: 65.2 years

Global Position: Top 45%

Key Indicators:

Infant Mortality: 12.8/1K

Maternal Mortality: 57.9/100K

Obesity Rate: 22.1%

Diabetes: 9.1%

Heart Disease: 27.4%

Prevention:

Vaccination Rate: 95.1%

Screening Rate: 68.5%

Health Checkups: 58.2%

Mental Health: 42.5%

Chronic Care: 72.8%

Health Outcomes
Life: 84%Success: 78%Satisfaction: 72%
Treatment
78%
Success Rate
Prevention
82%
Program Coverage
Quality
B-
Rating
PAHO Standard

Medical Workforce

Healthcare Workers:

Physicians: 502,475

Nurses: 2,464,800

Specialists: 285,000

Pharmacists: 125,000

Support Staff: 892,000

Education (2024):

Medical Schools: 342

Annual Med Graduates: 35K

Nursing Programs: 1,128

Training Posts: 98K

Teaching Hospitals: 275

Avg. Salary (R$/Year):

Junior Doctor: 125K

Specialist: 285K

Nurse: 72K

Head Nurse: 98K

Specialist Nurse: 85K

Provider Ratio
2.1 Doctors10.2 Nurses1.2 Specialists
per 1,000 Population
Urban
92%
Coverage
Rural
42%
Coverage
Growth
3.2%
Annual
Workforce Expansion

Technology

Tech Innovation

Startup Ecosystem:

24 Tech Unicorns

14,065 Active Startups

$4.8B VC Investment

245+ Tech Incubators

12 Major Tech Hubs

Key Sectors (2024):

FinTech: $18.5B Market

AgTech: $8.4B Revenue

E-commerce: $42.8B GMV

HealthTech: $4.2B Market

EdTech: $3.8B Revenue

Growth Areas:

AI Market: $2.8B

Digital Services: $15.6B

Software Exports: $8.5B

Cloud Market: $6.2B

IT Services: $22.4B

Tech Market Share
52.4% Services28.5% Software19.1% Hardware
Growth
32.8%
Annual Rate
Investment
4.8B
USD (2024)
Tech
85.6B
USD
Digital Economy

Research & Development

Research Centers:

CNPq: 85,450 Staff

128 Research Facilities

42 Tech Parks: $2.8B

185 University Labs

$1.85B Equipment

Key Projects (2024):

Biotech Research: $845M

AgTech Innovation: $925M

Space Tech: $685M

AI/ML Research: $485M

Clean Energy: $725M

Output (2023):

3,850 Patents Filed

68,500 Publications

1,245 Tech Transfers

385 Int'l Projects

$8.5B Economic Impact

Research Investment
58.5% Public24.8% Private16.7% Academic
Output
3,850
Patents (2023)
Impact
0.98
Citation Index
R&D
1.12%
of GDP
$18.5B Total

Tech Workforce

Talent Pool (2024):

2.45M Tech Workers

845K Developers

124K Data Scientists

285K IT Engineers

68K AI Specialists

Education:

185 Tech Universities

685K IT Students

142K Annual Grads

82.5% English Proficient

94.2% Employment Rate

Avg. Salary (USD/Year):

Senior Dev: $58,500

Data Scientist: $52,000

DevOps Eng: $54,800

AI Engineer: $62,500

Tech Lead: $72,000

Specialization
45.8% Software35.4% Services18.8% Hardware
Employed
94.2%
Tech Graduates
Demand
185K
Open Positions
Annual
24.5%
Growth
Tech Employment

News

Tourism

Tourism Overview

Key Metrics (2024):

Int'l Visitors: 6.8M/year

Domestic Trips: 248M/year

Total Revenue: $38.2B

GDP Contribution: 7.7%

Tourism Jobs: 2.4M

Top Origins:

Argentina: 32.4%

USA: 12.8%

Chile: 8.7%

Paraguay: 7.4%

Uruguay: 6.2%

Top Destinations:

Rio de Janeiro: 2.4M/year

São Paulo: 1.8M/year

Salvador: 0.9M/year

Florianópolis: 0.8M/year

Foz do Iguaçu: 0.7M/year

Top Int'l Destinations
Rio: 35.3%São Paulo: 26.5%Salvador: 13.2%
Int'l Tourist Spending
$38.2B
Event Tourism
28.4%
UNWTO
#18
Tourism
Rank

Tourism Infrastructure

Accommodation (2024):

Total Hotels: 32,847

Occupancy Rate: 68.4%

Avg. Daily Rate: $142

Beach Resorts: 2,847

Pousadas: 12,976

Seasonal Activities:

Summer: Beaches, Carnival

Fall: Ecotourism

Winter: Amazon, Culture

Spring: Festivals

Year-round: Nature

Key Attractions:

UNESCO Sites: 23

Beaches: 2,095

National Parks: 74

Historic Sites: 1,242

Carnival Venues: 842

Most Visited Attractions
Christ Redeemer: 6.2MSugarloaf: 3.8MIguazu: 2.9M
Beach Access
94.2%
Transport Coverage
72.8%
WEF Report
B+
Infrastructure
Grade

Visitor Experience

Satisfaction (2024):

Overall Rating: 8.7/10

Value for Money: 8.9/10

Safety: 7.2/10

Hospitality: 9.4/10

Return Intent: 82%

Popular Activities:

Beach Activities: 88.7%

Cultural Events: 76.4%

Nature/Eco Tours: 72.8%

Food & Music: 68.9%

Adventure Sports: 42.3%

Spending Patterns:

Accommodation: 28.4%

Food & Beverage: 26.7%

Activities: 22.8%

Transport: 12.4%

Shopping: 9.7%

Visitor Satisfaction
Overall: 8.7Value: 8.9Safety: 7.2
Avg. Daily Spend
$164
Return Rate
82%
TripAdvisor
#11
Experience
Grade

Infrastructure

Transportation

Road Network:

1.7M KM Total

65,000 KM Federal

72% Good Condition

12,500 Major Bridges

R$285B Investment

Rail System:

29,000 KM Track

High-Speed: Planning

Metro: 385 KM

Freight: 25,000 KM

R$185B Network

Air & Sea:

48 Major Airports

35 Major Seaports

Santos Gateway

R$125B Port Value

R$165B Air Network

Network Distribution
Road: 45%Rail: 35%Air: 20%
Coverage
78%
National Access
Condition
72%
Infrastructure Grade
Annual
685
Billion BRL
Transport Budget

Utilities

Power Grid:

1.2M KM Lines

3,850 Power Plants

85% Renewable Mix

1,250 Smart Stations

R$385B Network

Water Systems:

750,000 KM Pipes

1,385 Major Dams

82% Quality Rate

2,850 Treatment

R$285B Network

Management:

Gas: 185,000 KM

Hydro: 65% Power

Smart Grid: 68%

Solar Parks: 850

Storage: 225 TWh

System Distribution
Power: 42%Water: 38%Gas: 20%
Coverage
85%
Service Access
Reliability
82%
System Uptime
Annual
585
Billion BRL
Utility Budget

Digital Infrastructure

Network Coverage:

6G: Research Phase

5G: 72% Coverage

Fiber: 68% Access

Rural: 52% Connected

R$185B Investment

Smart Systems:

125 Smart Cities

85M IoT Devices

285 Data Centers

75% Cloud Access

R$125B Network

Innovation:

AI Integration: 72%

Quantum Ready: 58%

Edge Computing: 65%

Digital Twin: 62%

Cyber Defense: 78%

Tech Distribution
Network: 45%Cloud: 35%Edge: 20%
Speed
72%
Global Ranking
Access
75%
Population Coverage
Annual
385
Billion BRL
Digital Investment

International Relations

Diplomatic Status

Key Alliances:

BRICS Chair 2024

MERCOSUR ($340B GDP)

G20 Leadership

BASIC Climate Group

IBSA Dialogue ($6.3B)

Representation:

138 Embassies Active

70 Consulates General

12 Trade Missions

3,150 Diplomatic Staff

R$3.7B MRE Budget

Current Status:

UN Security Council Bid

EU Trade Deal Phase

Global South Leader

Amazon Fund ($640M)

Climate Action Chair

Mission Distribution
Regional: 48%UN: 32%Other: 20%
Global
89%
Diplomatic Coverage
South America
98%
Integration Level
Active
193
Diplomatic
Relations

Treaties & Agreements

Major Treaties:

MERCOSUR ($340B GDP)

EU Deal ($88B Target)

China Trade ($157.2B)

BRICS NDB ($50B)

Pacific Alliance Link

Trade Status:

China: $157.2B Trade

US: $88.7B Exchange

EU: $72.4B Commerce

Argentina: $28.9B

MENA: $24.3B Trade

Key Agreements:

Amazon Fund ($640M)

Defense Tech ($23.5B)

Green Bonds ($2.5B)

Energy Export ($18.7B)

Agri-Trade ($112.8B)

Agreement Types
Trade: 45%Defense: 35%Other: 20%
Active
682
Total Treaties
Trade
$605B
Annual Volume
New
18
Agreements
In 2023

Conflicts & Disputes

Active Disputes:

EU Agri Rules ($14.2B)

US Steel Tariffs ($3.8B)

Argentina Auto ($2.1B)

WTO Sugar Case ($4B)

Patent Rights ($1.7B)

Trade Impacts:

Steel Export (-28%)

Agri-Barriers ($8.4B)

Tech Transfer ($3.2B)

Auto Parts ($1.9B)

Services Block ($2.3B)

Resolution Progress:

WTO Cases Won: 3

EU Talks: Phase 4

US Steel: -12% Duty

MERCOSUR Deal +15%

China Protocol +$12B

Issue Distribution
Amazon: 42%Border: 38%Other: 20%
Resolved
6
2023 Disputes
Active
9
Major Issues
Total
26.1
Billion USD
Under Dispute

Military

Armed Forces

Army:

220,000 Active

95,000 Combat Forces

65,000 Combat Support

40,000 Logistics

20,000 Command/Intel

Navy:

69,000 Active

30,000 Surface Fleet

6,000 Submarine Force

18,000 Marines

15,000 Support/Intel

Air Force:

73,000 Active

30,000 Combat Air

20,000 Air Defense

15,000 Space/Amazon

8,000 Tech/Support

Force Distribution
Army: 61%Navy: 19%Air: 20%
Total
362,000
Active Personnel
Combat
320,000
Ready Force
Personnel
170
Per 100K
Population

Equipment & Strategic Forces

Conventional:

439 Main Battle Tanks

220 Combat Aircraft

5 Submarines

9 Frigates

42 Patrol Vessels

Strategic:

Nuclear Submarine Dev

85 Transport Aircraft

95 Combat Helicopters

4 Early Warning Aircraft

Amazon Defense Net

Space & Tech:

8 Military Satellites

4,000 Cyber Force

1 Space Center

25 Early Warning Radar

40 Ground Stations

Asset Distribution
Land: 439Air: 220Sea: 56
Modern
55%
Fleet Status
Strategic
70%
Readiness
Total
715
Major
Systems

Defense Capabilities

Operations:

Amazon Protection

Maritime Security

UN Peacekeeping

8 Foreign Missions

Regional Defense

Industry:

Embraer

AVIBRAS

IMBEL

Helibras

Naval Group BR

Budget:

$19.7B Total

$17.8B Base

$1.9B Research

1.2% GDP

Modernization Focus

Budget Allocation
Personnel: 45%Operations: 35%Research: 20%
Local
$5.8B
Industry Output
Active
75%
Operation Rate
Per Soldier
$54K
Annual
Investment
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