World Bank · 14 metrics compared
China vs Brazil
China and Brazil compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. China leads in 8 of the comparable categories.
| Metric | China | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,410,710,000 | 211,140,729 |
| GDP Per Capita | $12,951 | $10,378 |
| Life Expectancy | 78.0 | 75.8 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.10 | 0.40 |
| Urban Population | 65.5% | 87.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.00 | 1.62 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 4.4 | 12.4 |
| Literacy Rate | 96.7% | 94.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Internet Users | 75.6% | 80.5% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | — | — |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 3.11 | 2.36 |
| Gini Index | 36.0 | 51.5 |
| Forest Area | 24.0% | 59.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
China has a population of 1,410,710,000 compared to Brazil's 211,140,729.
Across the metrics compared, China leads in 8 categories while Brazil leads in 2. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you — income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Sources: World Bank Open Data
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.