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Brazil Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Brazil was last reported at 5.1 percent in April of 2012. From 1980 until 2010, the average inflation rate in Brazil was 445.98 percent reaching an historical high of 6821.31 percent in April of 1990 and a record low of 1.65 percent in December of 1998. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes: Brazil Inflation Rate chart, historical data and news.

source: IBGE

Brazil Business Confidence

In Brazil, business confidence declined to 57.2 in April of 2012 from 58.6 in March of 2012. In Brazil, the business confidence index (ICEI) created with the assistance of the Federations of Industries of 23 Brazilian states, seeks to forecast manufacturing activity. The index is based on a survey of around 1900 small, medium and big companies which assesses the position of businessmen and their expectations in terms of Brazilian economy and of their own companies in the next six months. The indicators vary in the 0-100 interval. Figures above 50 points indicate better conditions or optimistic expectations. This page includes: Brazil Business Confidence chart, historical data and news.

source: CNI - Confederacao Nacional da Industria

Brazil Consumer Confidence

In Brazil, consumer confidence declined to 113 in April of 2012 from 113.2 in March of 2012. In Brazil, the INEC (National Consumer Confidence Index) conducted by the National Confederation of Industry helps to forecast variations in the rhythm of economic activity by estimating alterations in the levels of consumption of families. Information is gathered by means of CNI/Ibope public opinion polls - Economic Aspects - which have been run on a quarterly basis ever since 1996. This page includes: Brazil Consumer Confidence chart, historical data and news.

source: CNI - Confederacao Nacional da Industria

Brazil Balance of Trade

Brazil reported a trade surplus equivalent to 881 Million USD in April of 2012. Brazil has an export-oriented economy. The main exports are transport equipment, iron ore, industrial raw materials, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos, automotive parts, machinery. Brazil imports machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, automotive part and electronics. The primary trading partners of Brazil are The United States, European Union and Argentina. This page includes: Brazil Balance of Trade chart, historical data and news.

source: Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior

Brazil Imports

Brazil imports were worth 18.7 Billion USD in April of 2012. Brazil imports machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, automotive part and electronics. Brazil’s main import partners are European Union, United States, China and Argentina. , This page includes: Brazil Imports chart, historical data and news.

source: Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior

Brazil Exports

Brazil exports were worth 19.6 Billion USD in April of 2012. Brazil has an export-oriented economy, exports amount to 14% of its GDP. The main exports are transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos, automotive parts, machinery. Brazil accounts for 25% of global exports of raw cane and refined sugar; it is the world leader in soybean exports and is responsible for 80% of the planet’s orange juice. Large iron and manganese reserves are important sources of industrial raw materials and export earnings. Brazil’s largest exports markets are European Union, United Sates, Argentina, China and Venezuela. , This page includes: Brazil Exports chart, historical data and news.

source: Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior

Brazil Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Brazil declined 2.1 percent in March of 2012. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. From 1992 until 2010, Brazil's industrial production averaged 2.92 percent reaching an historical high of 20.12 percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -17.47 percent in January of 2009. This page includes: Brazil Industrial Production chart, historical data and news.

source: IBGE

Brazil Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in Brazil was last reported at 6.2 percent in March of 2012. From 2001 until 2010, Brazil's Unemployment Rate averaged 9.95 percent reaching an historical high of 13.10 percent in August of 2003 and a record low of 6.80 percent in December of 2008. The labour force is defined as the number of people employed plus the number unemployed but seeking work. The nonlabour force includes those who are not looking for work, those who are institutionalised and those serving in the military. This page includes: Brazil Unemployment Rate chart, historical data and news.

source: IBGE

Brazil Current Account

Brazil reported a current account deficit equivalent to 3320 Million USD in March of 2012. Brazil has an export-oriented economy. The main exports are transport equipment, iron ore, industrial raw materials, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos, automotive parts, machinery. Brazil imports machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, automotive part and electronics. The primary trading partners of Brazil are The United States, European Union and Argentina. This page includes: Brazil Current Account chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco Central do Brasil

Brazil Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Brazil was last reported at 9 percent. In Brazil, interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM). The official interest rate is the Special System of Clearance and Custody rate (SELIC) which is the overnight lending rate. From 1999 until 2010, Brazil's average interest rate was 17.22 percent reaching an historical high of 45.00 percent in March of 1999 and a record low of 8.75 percent in July of 2009. This page includes: Brazil Interest Rate chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco Central do Brasil

Brazil Retail Sales

Retail Sales in Brazil declined 0.5 percent in February of 2012 over the previous month. From 2001 until 2011, Brazil's average Retail Sales was 0.42 percent reaching an historical high of 3.00 percent in February of 2010 and a record low of -2.30 percent in March of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's Retail Sales.

source: IBGE

Brazil Annual Retail Sales

Retail Sales in Brazil increased 6.7 percent in February of 2012 over the previous year. From 2001 until 2011, Brazil's average Retail Sales was 5.15 percent reaching an historical high of 15.70 percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -11.40 percent in March of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's Retail Sales.

source: IBGE

Brazil GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil expanded 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1996 until 2011, Brazil's average quarterly GDP Growth was 0.80 percent reaching an historical high of 4.50 percent in September of 1996 and a record low of -4.20 percent in December of 2008. Brazil is one of the fastest growing emerging economies in the world. With large and growing agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service sectors, Brazil economy ranks highest among all the South American countries and it has also acquired a strong position in global economy. This page includes: Brazil GDP Growth Rate chart, historical data, forecasts and news. Data is also available for Brazil GDP Annual Growth Rate, which measures growth over a full economic year.

source: IBGE

Brazil GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil expanded 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter, previous year. Unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. Historically, from 1991 until 2011, Brazil's average annual GDP Growth was 3.26 percent reaching an historical high of 10.10 percent in March of 1995 and a record low of -3.15 percent in March of 1992. This page includes: Brazil GDP Annual Growth Rate chart, historical data, forecasts and news. Data is also available for Brazil GDP Quarterly Growth Rate, which measures growth over the previous quarter.

source: IBGE

Brazil GDP per capita

The GDP per capita in Brazil was last reported at 4699 US dollars in December of 2010, according to the World Bank. Previously, the GDP per capita in Brazil standed at 4410 US dollars in December of 2009. The GDP per capita in Brazil is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Brazil's average GDP Per Capita was 3084.07 dollars reaching an historical high of 4699.40 dollars in December of 2010 and a record low of 1448.14 dollars in December of 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's GDP Per Capita.

source: World Bank

Brazil GDP per capita PPP

The GDP per capita, adjusted by purchasing power parity, in Brazil was last reported at 11210 US dollars in December of 2010, according to the World Bank. Previously, the GDP per capita PPP in Brazil standed at 10436 US dollars in December of 2009. The GDP per capita PPP in Brazil is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Brazil's average GDP per capita PPP was 6460.32 dollars reaching an historical high of 11210.36 dollars in December of 2010 and a record low of 3616.70 dollars in December of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Brazil Population

The total population in Brazil was last reported at 190.7 million people in 2010 from 72.7 million in 1960, changing 162 percent during the last 50 years. Brazil has 2.76 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 36 people on the planet is a resident of Brazil. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's Total Population.

source: World Bank

Brazil Government Debt To GDP

The Government Debt in Brazil was last reported at 72.3 percent of the country´s GDP. From 2000 until 2010, Brazil's average Government Debt to GDP was 65.94 percent reaching an historical high of 72.30 percent in December of 2010 and a record low of 60.70 percent in December of 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure Brazil's ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting Brazil's borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's General Government Gross Debt as a percent of GDP.

source: International Monetary Fund

Brazil Government Budget

Brazil reported a government budget surplus equivalent to 2.20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes: Brazil Government Budget chart, historical data and news.

source: Banco Central do Brasil

Brazil GDP

Brazil Gross Domestic Product is worth 2088 billion dollars or 3.37% of the world economy, according to the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Brazil's average Gross Domestic Product was 430.15 billion dollars reaching an historical high of 2087.89 billion dollars in December of 2010 and a record low of 15.17 billion dollars in December of 1960. Brazil is one of the fastest growing emerging economies in the world. With large and growing agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service sectors, Brazil economy ranks highest among all the South American countries and it has also acquired a strong position in global economy. This page includes: Brazil Gross Domestic Product (GDP) chart, historical data, forecasts and news.

source: The World Bank Group

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