Brazil vs India
Brazil comes out ahead of India on 336 of 646 statistics where one end is better, to 301 with 9 ties. Brazil leads on Environment, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. India leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Travel and 2 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Brazil | India |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 213,562,666 7th of 235 | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 76.0 97th of 215 | 72.2 135th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $23,433 82nd of 184 | $11,748 123rd of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.97% 109th of 181 | 4.22% 71st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.8% tied 125th of 214 | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 12.3 tied 96th of 195 | 23.3 135th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $10,713 80th of 185 | $2,702 143rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EnvironmentBrazil · 47 statistics
- LawBrazil · 8 statistics
- HealthIndia · 207 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyBrazil · 37 statistics
- PopulationBrazil · 19 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndia · 43 statistics
- EducationBrazil · 9 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentBrazil · 40 statistics
- TravelIndia · 10 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningIndia · 3 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndia · 21 statistics
- CultureBrazil · 71 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 80 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Brazil | India |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country | 51.6 167th of 172 | 25.5 4th of 172 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 416 205th of 219 | 37 tied 11th of 219 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 18th 18th of 167 | 161st 161st of 167 |
| STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country | 20,873 per 100k 184th of 201 | 6,723 per 100k 14th of 201 |
| Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country | 26,350 per 100k 171st of 201 | 7,858 per 100k 3rd of 201 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 179.91 per 100k 174th of 204 | 12.94 per 100k 5th of 204 |
| Prostate Cancer Age-Standardized RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 76.3 per 100k 162nd of 185 | 5.6 per 100k 12th of 185 |
| Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 289.17 per 100k 199th of 204 | 5.01 per 100k 34th of 204 |
| % Risk of Prostate Cancer at 74Prostate Cancer Rates by Country | 9.4% tied 158th of 185 | 0.67% tied 11th of 185 |
| Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country | 209 per 100k 195th of 203 | 3.41 per 100k 36th of 203 |
| STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country | 31,526 per 100k 159th of 201 | 9,044 per 100k 2nd of 201 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 0.9% tied 162nd of 189 | 5.9% 16th of 189 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 63.9 34th of 179 | 30.4 170th of 179 |
| Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country | 234.0% 122nd of 126 | -200.0% 27th of 126 |
| Tax Rate FloorEffective Corporate Tax Rate by Country | 34.0% tied 136th of 144 | 15.0% tied 21st of 144 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 74.66 43rd of 171 | 39.6 168th of 171 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 2.2% tied 148th of 189 | 6.5% tied 13th of 189 |
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 48.3 50th of 177 | 22.5 176th of 177 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | 2.77 161st of 174 | -0.91 38th of 174 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 14.08 per 100k 145th of 204 | 1.73 per 100k tied 6th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 28.21 per 100k 141st of 204 | 1.83 per 100k 4th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 28.27 per 100k 140th of 204 | 1.96 per 100k 3rd of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 28.14 per 100k 141st of 204 | 1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204 |
| Stunting RatesStunting Rates by Country | 7.2% tied 38th of 158 | 35.5% tied 140th of 158 |
| % Overweight (Ages 5-19)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 15.5% 146th of 193 | 3.44% tied 22nd of 193 |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 14.25 per 100k 143rd of 204 | 1.64 per 100k tied 13th of 204 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 29.5% tied 136th of 199 | 6.3% tied 12th of 199 |
| Avg PM2.5 ConcentrationPollution by Country | 10 μg/m³ 48th of 139 | 48.9 μg/m³ 134th of 139 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 1,043 per 100k 183rd of 204 | 421 per 100k 57th of 204 |
| Prostate Cancer Crude RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 97.0 per 100k 136th of 185 | 5.2 per 100k 22nd of 185 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Brazil or India?
- Brazil comes out ahead of India on 336 of 646 statistics where one end is better, to 301 with 9 ties. Brazil leads on Environment, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. India leads on Health, Crime & Safety and Travel and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Brazil or India?
- Brazil has a population of 213,562,666 (7th of 235 countries) and India has 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235).
- How do Brazil and India compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Brazil 76.0 (97th of 215), India 72.2 (135th of 215) among countries. Brazil ranks better.
- How do Brazil and India compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Brazil $23,433 (82nd of 184), India $11,748 (123rd of 184) among countries. Brazil ranks better.
- Where does Brazil beat India most clearly?
- Brazil ranks far ahead on LP Natural Environment (Legatum Prosperity Index): 18th vs 161st; Ecosystem Vitality (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 63.9 vs 30.4; Environmental Quality (Social Progress Index by Country): 74.66 vs 39.6.
- Where does India beat Brazil most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 25.5 vs 51.6; Prisoners per 100k Population (Most Strict Countries in the World): 37 vs 416; STD Rate Male (STD Rates by Country): 6,723 per 100k vs 20,873 per 100k.
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