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Brazil vs Turkiye GDP per capita
Turkiye overtook Brazil in 1971. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 88% of Turkiye’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 58%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (101%).
| Year | Brazil | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 267.09 | 235.27 | 88% |
| 1970 | 487.57 | 443.8 | 91% |
| 1980 | 1,515.65 | 1,958.57 | 129% |
| 1990 | 2,689.53 | 2,581.14 | 96% |
| 2000 | 4,199.38 | 3,766.55 | 90% |
| 2010 | 10,698.97 | 11,403.28 | 107% |
| 2020 | 8,798.12 | 7,074.19 | 80% |
| 2025 | 18,599.44 | 10,713.29 | 58% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Brazil in GDP per capita?
In 1971. Turkiye’s published GDP per capita rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Brazil and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 18,599.44 against 10,713.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 58% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: