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UK vs Brazil GDP per capita
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 17% of United Kingdom’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 19%, and the pair was closest in 1976 (34%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Brazil | Brazil as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,397.59 | 235.27 | 17% |
| 1970 | 2,347.54 | 443.8 | 19% |
| 1980 | 10,032.06 | 1,958.57 | 20% |
| 1990 | 19,095.47 | 2,581.14 | 14% |
| 2000 | 28,383.88 | 3,766.55 | 13% |
| 2010 | 39,778.32 | 11,403.28 | 29% |
| 2020 | 40,815.13 | 7,074.19 | 17% |
| 2025 | 57,601.96 | 10,713.29 | 19% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Brazil in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has held the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Brazil compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 57,601.96 against 10,713.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 19% 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: