Brazil vs China
Population, economy and geography side by side
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China has 6.6 times as many people as Brazil (1.40 billion vs 214 million in 2026). China is 1.1 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in China ($13,862 vs $10,713). People live longer on average in China (78.0 vs 76.0 years).
| Brazil | China | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 213,562,666 | 1,403,496,576 |
| Yearly population change | +0.35% | −0.22% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 217 million | 1.24 billion |
| Land area | 8,358,140 km² | 9,388,210 km² |
| Density | 26/km² | 149/km² |
| GDP | $2.28 trillion (2025) | $19.50 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 (2025) | $13,862 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 years | 78.0 years |
| Births per woman | 1.61 | 1.01 |
| Urban population | 88% | 66% |
| Capital | Brasília | Beijing |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) | renminbi (CNY) |
| Calling code | +55 | +86 |
Share of world population: Brazil 2.58%, China 16.94%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Brazil or China?
China: about 1.40 billion people versus 214 million in Brazil (2026).
Is Brazil bigger than China?
By land area, China is larger: 9,388,210 km² versus 8,358,140 km².
Which economy is bigger, Brazil or China?
China, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion versus $2.28 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).