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Overview
Brazil has 7.7 times the population of Australia: 212.81 million people against 27.61 million (2025).
Brazil's economy is 27% larger than Australia's, at $2.28T versus $1.80T.
Per person, Australia is the wealthier of the two: $65,130 against $10,713 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Brazil | Australia | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $2.28T | $1.80T | 2025 | $2.18T / $1.75T |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 | Higher: $65,130 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 2.3% | 1.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 5.0% | Lower: 2.9% | 2025 | 4.4% / 3.2% |
| Unemployment | 6.0% | Lower: 4.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 46 | 90 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $607 | Higher: $4,436 | 2025 / 2021 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $262 | Higher: $2,655 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $4.71 | $5.95 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 212.81 million | 27.61 million | 2025 | 221.36 million / 27.49 million |
| Population growth | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 38.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.60 | 1.64 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | Higher: 83.1 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 88% | 88% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 84% | Higher: 96% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 8,515,767 km² | 7,692,024 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 25.0/km² | 3.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 483 Mt | Lower: 387 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.3 t | 14.5 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $20.95B | $33.82B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 762,000 | 60,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Brazil is growing faster: 2.3% annual GDP growth versus 1.4%.
Brazil runs the hotter price environment: 5.0% inflation versus 2.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Brazil: a price level of 46 versus 90 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Australia: $4,436 against $607 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Brazil is the younger society: median age 34.8 versus 38.3 years.
Life expectancy is 7.0 years longer in Australia (83.1 vs 76.0).
Internet adoption is higher in Australia (96% vs 84% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Brazil is 11% larger than Australia: 8,515,767 km² versus 7,692,024 km².
Brazil is far more densely settled: 25 people per km² against 4.
Military
Australia spends about 60% more on defence than Brazil: $33.82B versus $20.95B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Australia carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 1.0%.
Brazil fields the larger armed forces: 762,000 personnel against 60,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Brazil bigger than Australia?
- Brazil is larger by land area. Brazil covers 8,515,767 km² while Australia covers 7,692,024 km², so Brazil is 11% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Brazil or Australia?
- Brazil has the larger population: 212.81 million versus 27.61 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Brazil richer than Australia?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Australia is richer: $65,130 against $10,713. Total GDP tells a different story: $2.28T for Brazil versus $1.80T for Australia.
- Who spends more on their military, Brazil or Australia?
- Australia spends more: $33.82B versus $20.95B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).