India has a significantly larger economy than Brazil, driven by its massive population and large domestic market. Brazil, while having a smaller economy, has a higher GDP per capita and is known for its strong agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and services sectors. The table below compares the GDP and GDP per capita of Brazil and India.
2025 (IMF)
Brazil
India
Currency
Brazilian Real
Indian Rupee
GDP (nominal, USD)
$2.28 trillion
$3.92 trillion
GDP per capita (nominal, USD)
$10.69 thousand
$2.68 thousand
GDP (PPP, international $)
$4.99 trillion
$17.26 trillion
GDP per capita (PPP, international $)
$23.38 thousand
$11.79 thousand
Population
India has a larger population and a higher population density than Brazil. The table below compares the population, total fertility rate (TFR), and the percentage of the population in different age groups in the two countries.
2025 estimate
Brazil
India
Population
212.8 million
1.46 billion
Population aged 0-14
19.2%
24.2%
Population aged 15-64
69.7%
68.7%
Population aged 65 and older
11.1%
7%
Total fertility rate, per woman
1.6
1.9
Life
Brazil
India
Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN)
75.85
72
Human Development Index rank (2023)
84th
130th
Human Development Index value
0.786
0.685
Overview
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. India is the seventh largest country. Brazil is approximately 2.6 times the size of India.
