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Brazil vs United States: economic convergence

If Brazil grew 0.9% a year and United States 1.8% a year, Brazil would never catch up with United States on GDP per capita (PPP).

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If Brazil grew 0.9% a year and United States 1.8% a year, Brazil would never catch up with United States on GDP per capita (PPP).

Latest data (2025)

CountryGDP per capita (PPP)
Brazil$20,025
United States$76,931

Brazil is at 26% of United States's level.

Scenario

Brazil grows 0.9% a year (trailing 10-year average) and United States grows 1.8% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.

YearBrazilUnited States
2026$20,205$78,316
2031$21,131$85,623
2036$22,099$93,611
2041$23,111$102,345
2046$24,170$111,894
2051$25,278$122,333
2056$26,436$133,747
2061$27,647$146,226
2066$28,914$159,868
2071$30,238$174,784
2076$31,624$191,091

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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Brazil 0.9%, United States 1.8%