Brazil vs Russia
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Brazil has 70.3 million more people than Russia (214 million vs 143 million in 2026). Russia is 2.0 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Russia ($17,547 vs $10,713). People live longer on average in Brazil (76.0 vs 73.4 years).
| Brazil | Russia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 213,562,666 | 143,292,448 |
| Yearly population change | +0.35% | −0.15% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 217 million | 137 million |
| Land area | 8,358,140 km² | 16,376,870 km² |
| Density | 26/km² | 9/km² |
| GDP | $2.28 trillion (2025) | $2.56 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 (2025) | $17,547 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 years | 73.4 years |
| Births per woman | 1.61 | 1.42 |
| Urban population | 88% | 75% |
| Capital | Brasília | Moscow |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Calling code | +55 | +7 |
Share of world population: Brazil 2.58%, Russia 1.73%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Brazil or Russia?
Brazil: about 214 million people versus 143 million in Russia (2026).
Is Brazil bigger than Russia?
By land area, Russia is larger: 16,376,870 km² versus 8,358,140 km².
Which economy is bigger, Brazil or Russia?
Russia, with a GDP of $2.56 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).