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Looking for Brazil’s population, area, or density? The headline figures are here, answer-first — every one citable to its primary source.
Brazil is the 7th most populous of the 250 countries we track. At 25 people/km² it is denser than 21% of them.
Every figure links to its primary source — open them, question them, find a fresher one if you can. The category sections below go deeper; lateral views (biodiversity, critical events) are in the header above.
GDP, human development, happiness, connectivity
Brazil's GDP per capita is $10.3k (current US$, 2024). Its Human Development Index, which combines life expectancy, education, and income, sits at 0.786 (2023). Every number above links to its primary source; we encourage you to verify the latest figures directly.
5 indicators cited · validated May 26
Brazil's vast scale produces enormous regional variation. São Paulo and Rio are the most expensive; Florianópolis, Curitiba mid-tier; Salvador, Recife substantially cheaper. BR's WB gdp_per_capita_usd is ~USD 10,400 (2023). Inflation at 4.6% (2024) is moderate. Healthcare OOP via WB is ~USD 120/month per capita (private healthcare for expats runs materially higher).
For a solo expat in São Paulo: ~USD 1,300/month baseline. Florianópolis (popular DN hub): ~USD 1,000. Salvador or Recife: ~USD 700-800. Family of three São Paulo: ~USD 2,500; smaller cities ~USD 1,500-1,800.
Brazil is mid-VAT-transition. The current legacy combined consumption tax (PIS + Cofins + ICMS + ISS) runs ~17-20% depending on state. Brazil's tax reform replaces this with CBS + IBS + IS via Complementary Law 227/2026 — 2026 is a test phase (CBS 0.9% + IBS 0.1% appear on invoices but no payment), CBS collection begins 2027, full migration concludes 2033. Standard top marginal personal income tax is 27.5% per OECD Tax Database; corporate tax is 34% effective.
Two caveats. The Brazilian Real (BRL) is volatile against major currencies — USD-earners benefit during BRL weakness but face cost spikes during recovery periods. Second, the 2026-2033 VAT transition creates genuine uncertainty for long-term tax planning — what feels like a 17-20% consumption-tax environment today will gradually shift to ~26.5% combined CBS+IBS by 2033. Plan multi-year relocations with this trajectory in mind.
These figures are reference baselines drawn from primary government and supranational sources — each indicator has a methodology page that documents the source dataset, refresh cadence, and known limitations of what it does and does not capture. Browse the full Brazil country profile for the latest values across these indicators, or read the methodology page for health_expenditure_per_capita_usd to understand the underlying basis. You can also compare Brazil with similar destinations side-by-side using your own weighting of cost-of-living, tax, and quality-of-life dimensions — the comparison tool surfaces the same indicator data with the per-indicator citations preserved.
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World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI)
Brazil scores 49 out of 100 on the World Bank's Rule of Law measure (2024). Its Voice & Accountability score, which captures citizens' ability to participate in selecting government and free expression, is 62. These are composite indicators built from many underlying surveys — follow the source links to see their full methodology.
Life expectancy, healthcare resources, mortality
Life expectancy at birth in Brazil is 75.8 years (2023, World Bank). Mortality figures below are sensitive to data lag — some countries report several years behind real time.
Air quality and protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas cover 30.6% of land — the Kunming-Montréal global target is 30% by 2030.
Population total and density
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Validated May 26
Brazil offers the Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV), established by Resolução Normativa CNIg 45/2021 (Diário Oficial 2022-01-24). Administered by the Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública via the Conselho Nacional de Imigração (CNIg).
Income requirements: USD 1,500/month from foreign source OR USD 18,000 bank balance — alternative paths, applicants meet either. The bank-balance alternative is unusual — most DN visas globally require flow-of-income proof; Brazil's asset-floor option provides flexibility for applicants without steady salary structures (freelancers, between-engagements professionals). 12-month initial visa, renewable for up to 24 months total. Fees ~USD 100 + consular charges. Must work remotely for a foreign company; Brazilian employment prohibited. Family allowed under spouse-and-dependents accompanying visa structure.
Brazil's tax structure is mid-transition. The major reform — replacing PIS + Cofins + ICMS + ISS with CBS + IBS (dual VAT) + IS (excise) — entered its test phase in January 2026 and concludes in 2033. During 2026, CBS appears on invoices at 0.9% and IBS at 0.1% but NO collection happens (it's a parallel-system test year). Legacy combined consumption tax in 2026 remains effective at ~17-20% (ICMS varies by state). Top marginal personal income tax is 27.5%. Corporate tax is 34% (effective rate including social contribution). Path to permanent residency: typically 4 years of continuous residency for naturalisation.
Two caveats. First, the VITEM XIV's "USD 18,000 bank balance" alternative path is interpreted strictly — Brazilian consulates require the balance to be liquid (savings, money market) and in the applicant's own name; investment-account balances may not qualify. Second, Brazil's mid-VAT-transition makes long-term tax planning unusually uncertain — what feels like a 20% VAT environment today will gradually shift to ~26.5% combined CBS+IBS by 2033. Plan multi-year stays with this in mind. Browse Brazil or compare BR VITEM XIV with other LatAm DN tracks.
Primary-source verification: visa administration via Ministério das Relações Exteriores; tax-side rules via Receita Federal do Brasil; programme governance via Casa Civil da Presidência da República.
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Same subregion: South America