In 2024, the national gross income per capita in Brazil amounted to around 9,950 U.S. dollars, an increase from 9,310 dollars per person in the previous year. Gross national income (GNI) is the aggregated sum of the value added by residents in an economy, plus net taxes (minus subsidies) and net receipts of primary income from abroad. Excluding countries and territories in the Caribbean, Uruguay and Chile were the Latin American countries with the highest national income per capita. Demographic elements and income There are many factors that may influence the income level, such as gender, academic attainment, location, ethnicity, etc. The gender pay gap, for example, is significant in Brazil. As of 2024, the monthly income per capita of men was 3,549 Brazilian reals, while the figure was 2,793 reals in the case of women. Additionally, monthly per capita household income varies greatly from state to state; the figures registered in Distrito Federal and São Paulo more than double the income of federative units like Acre, Alagoas or Maranhão. A high degree of inequality The Gini coefficient measures the degree of income inequality on a scale from 0 (total equality of incomes) to 100 (total inequality). Between 2010 and 2023, Brazil's degree of inequality in wealth distribution based on the Gini coefficient reached 52. That year, Brazil was deemed one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Although the latest result represented one of the worst values in recent years, the Gini index is projected to improve slightly in the near future.

Key information about Brazil Household Income per Capita

• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017, compared with the previous value of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2016 to Dec 2017, with an averaged value of 4,526.050 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017 and a record low of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Brazil dropped 2.265 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics provides Monthly Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Brazil was last recorded at 9564.58 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Brazil is equivalent to 76 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Brazil GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the monthly household income per person in Brazil varied considerably across the different federal units. The Distrito Federal, where the country's federal capital is located, had the highest per capita income, at 3,444 Brazilian reals per month. This figure was more than three times that of the state of Maranhão. The national average was 2,069 reals per capita per month.

In 2023, the Central West region had the highest monthly income per person in Brazil, at 3,418 Brazilian reals. In contrast, the Northeast region had the lowest income of all regions at 1,991 reals.

Brazil Gini Coefficient: Household Income: per Capita: Northeast data was reported at 0.567 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.555 % for 2016. Brazil Gini Coefficient: Household Income: per Capita: Northeast data is updated yearly, averaging 0.561 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.567 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.555 % in 2016. Brazil Gini Coefficient: Household Income: per Capita: Northeast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAF003: Gini Coefficient: Household Income: by Region.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data was reported at 1,848.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,586.000 BRL for 2022. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1,253.000 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,848.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 855.000 BRL in 2012. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Brazil was last recorded at 19647.91 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Brazil, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 111 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Brazil GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) in Brazil was reported at 22333 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Adjusted net national income per capita (annual % growth) in Brazil was reported at 0.9301 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Adjusted net national income per capita (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data was reported at 1,449.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,439.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data is updated yearly, averaging 1,444.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,449.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,439.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF049: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita.

Historical chart and dataset showing Brazil GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

The average monthly income per person in Brazil is higher for white workers than for other ethnic groups. In 2024, the gap was ***** Brazilian reals per month when compared to the average income of the black population.

Adjusted net national income per capita (current US$) in Brazil was reported at 5776 USD in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Adjusted net national income per capita - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Brazil was reported at 3.28 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: North data was reported at 1,302.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,096.000 BRL for 2022. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: North data is updated yearly, averaging 811.000 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,302.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 587.000 BRL in 2012. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: North data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

The average monthly income per person in Brazil is higher for male workers than for their female counterparts. In 2024, the gap was of *** Brazilian reals per month. Overall, that year the monthly income per capita for the working population in Brazil was ***** reals, the highest income since, at least, 2018.

Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: South: Paraná data was reported at 2,046.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,802.000 BRL for 2022. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: South: Paraná data is updated yearly, averaging 1,441.000 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,046.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 999.000 BRL in 2012. Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita: South: Paraná data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Brazil from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth. In 2023, the estimated GDP per capita in Brazil amounted to around 10,350.44 U.S. dollars. For further information see GDP of Brazil. Economical future of Brazil GDP per capita is worked out by taking the country’s total gross domestic product and dividing it by the total population, which essentially helps determine growth of an economy as well as changes in productivity for every person living in the country. As a member of economic organizations such as the G20 as well as the BRIC countries, Brazil has certainly made its mark as one of the strongest economies in the world. Despite experiencing economic fluctuations often, the general direction of the Brazilian economy is mainly positive. With recent improvements within the government, bank and education systems, Brazil has become a slightly more significant option for international investments. Additionally, a profusion of natural resources, a strong agricultural and industrial sector, and a growing service sector has made investors more intrigued in the future of the country. Additionally, at the end of 2014, consumer confidence saw a slight, however noticeable improvement, implying that individual financial situations and hope for the future of the country are very present within the country. Shortly after, consumer confidence plummeted, showing little faith in Brazil's economic future. However, the economic benchmarks point in a different direction.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Brazil, IN, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Brazil did not include 6-person households. Across the different household sizes in Brazil the mean income is $94,186, and the standard deviation is $88,214. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 93.66%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households. Please note that the U.S. Census Bureau uses $250,001 as a JAM value to report incomes of $250,000 or more. In the case of Brazil, there were 1 household sizes where the JAM values were used. Thus, the numbers for the mean and standard deviation may not be entirely accurate and have a higher possibility of errors. However, to obtain an approximate estimate, we have used a value of $250,001 as the income for calculations, as reported in the datasets by the U.S. Census Bureau.
• In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $27,461. It then further increased to $270,229 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

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