- Brazil is today the 6th economical power in the world, both per GDP and per Purchasing Power Partiy, according to international standards
- Nominal GDP 2012 is estimated at R$ 4,481 (USD 2,524 trillions)
- Annual GDP growth rate: 2,8% (2011), 3,5% (2012E), 5,4% (2013E)
- Expected 2012 GDP per capita: USD 13’012 (multiplied by 3 since 2009)
- According to WEF, Brazil has gained most competitiveness against its BRIC peers in 2009, passing Russia and getting close to China and India.

