Government finances

Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.

Government debt
81.9% GDP
2024
Govt expenditure
32.4% GDP
2023
Budget deficit
5.7% GDP
2024

Price level

Brazil is 54.3% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.

Overall price level
45.7(USA=100)
2025

Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.

Government debt since 2010

YearDebt (% GDP)Change
201061.3—
201159.3-2
201259.8+0.5
201357.2-2.6
201458.5+1.2
201567.5+9.1
201673.4+5.9
201783.7+10.3
201886.6+2.9
201992.6+6
202098.7+6.1
202185-13.7
202279.1-5.9
202383+3.9
202481.9-1.2

Data sources

DatasetSourceCoverage
Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplusWorld Bank WDI (GC.* indicators)2000–2024
Price level index (USA=100)World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio1990–2023
Labour tax wedgeEurostat earn_nt_taxrateEEA/EU only
Statutory tax ratesOECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024EU+EFTA only