The United States of America and Brazil are two large countries in the Americas. These countries together cover 3.5-3.6 percent of the total Earth’s surface. The following is a comparison between USA and Brazil. Let’s read.
USA and Brazil – country comparison
Which country has a larger area, USA or Brazil?
The United States of America is roughly 1.15 times larger than Brazil. USA ranks 3rd and Brazil ranks 5th in terms of area in the world.
Area of USA – approximately 9.8 million sq km
Area of Brazil – approximately 8.5 million sq km
Which country has a larger population, USA or Brazil?
The United States has a larger population compared to Brazil.
USA population – 347.3 million (2025 estimate)
Brazil population – 212.8 million (2025 estimate)
GDP comparison
2024 (IMF)
USA
Brazil
Currency
United States Dollar
Brazilian Real
GDP (nominal)
$29.18 trillion
$2.17 trillion
GDP per capita
$85.81 thousand
$10.21 thousand
GDP (PPP)
$29.18 trillion
$4.73 trillion
Life
USA
Brazil
Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN)
79.3
75.85
Human Development Index rank (2023)
17th
84th
Human Development Index value
0.938
0.786
Overview
USA
Brazil
Area
approximately 9.8 million sq km
approximately 8.5 million sq km
Population
347.3 million (2025 estimate)
212.8 million (2025 estimate)
Capital city
Washington, D.C.
BrasÃlia
Largest city
New York City
São Paulo
Most spoken language
English
Portuguese
Most popular sport
American football
Football (Soccer)
Number of states
50 states and a federal district Washington, D.C.
26 states and one Federal District
Geography
USA
Brazil
Region
North America
South America
Highest mountain
Denali/Mount McKinley (6,190 m/20,310 ft)
Pico da Neblina (2,995 m/9,826 ft)
Largest lake
Lake Superior (shared with Canada); Lake Michigan (entirely within United States)
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Largest island
Hawaii Island (10,430 sq km)
Marajó (40,100 sq km)
Major rivers
Missouri, Mississippi, Yukon, Rio Grande, Arkansas, Colorado, etc.
Amazon, Paraná, San Francisco, Araguaia, Tocantins, paraguay, etc.
