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Brazil vs South Korea GDP per capita
South Korea overtook Brazil in 1983. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 148% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 30%, and the pair was closest in 1979 (103%).
| Year | Brazil | South Korea | South Korea as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 158.84 | 235.27 | 148% |
| 1970 | 281.79 | 443.8 | 157% |
| 1980 | 1,745.58 | 1,958.57 | 112% |
| 1990 | 6,812.9 | 2,581.14 | 38% |
| 2000 | 12,710.3 | 3,766.55 | 30% |
| 2010 | 24,071.26 | 11,403.28 | 47% |
| 2020 | 33,645.77 | 7,074.19 | 21% |
| 2025 | 36,226.97 | 10,713.29 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Brazil in GDP per capita?
In 1983. South Korea’s published GDP per capita rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Brazil and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 36,226.97 against 10,713.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 30% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
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