Brazil 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.47 trillion
↓ 5.77% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$12,521.72
↓ 6.53% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.92%
↓ 2.05pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.40%
↓ 1.23pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.62 trillion | $2.47 trillion | -5.77% |
| GDP per Capita | $13,396.62 | $12,521.72 | -6.53% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.97% | 1.92% | -2.05pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.64% | 5.40% | -1.23pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.58% | 7.25% | -0.33pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.47 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,521.72
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.92%
- Gross National Income
- $2.40 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.40%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.94%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 7.25%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 26.58%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -3.76%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.47 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Brazil for 2012 is $12,521.72. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Brazil for 2012 is 5.40%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Brazil's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 1.92%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Brazil for 2012 is 7.25%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.