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China vs Brazil GDP
China overtook Brazil in 1977. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 28% of China’s GDP; today the figure is about 12%, and the pair was closest in 1977 (101%).
| Year | China | Brazil | Brazil as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 59,846,235,024.73 | 17,030,465,539.39 | 28% |
| 1970 | 92,752,930,873.19 | 42,327,664,793.69 | 46% |
| 1980 | 191,487,500,000 | 237,393,489,892.64 | 124% |
| 1990 | 361,560,229,445.51 | 384,959,818,181.82 | 106% |
| 2000 | 1,223,754,919,971.05 | 655,448,231,983.53 | 54% |
| 2010 | 6,192,564,874,453.29 | 2,208,837,745,100.55 | 36% |
| 2020 | 14,996,414,166,715.1 | 1,476,107,231,310.49 | 10% |
| 2025 | 19,498,039,388,042.6 | 2,279,920,092,492.13 | 12% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Brazil in GDP?
In 1977. China’s published GDP rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Brazil compare today?
China is ahead: 19,498,039,388,042.6 against 2,279,920,092,492.13 — the trailing economy stands at about 12% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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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