Brazil is Latin America's largest economy based on annual gross domestic product. As of July 2024, Brazil's Emerging Markets Bond Index stood at 228 points, almost 29 points higher than at the same period one year earlier. This index is a weighted capitalization market benchmark that measures the financial returns obtained each day by a selected portfolio of government bonds from emerging countries.The EMBI+, more commonly known as "risco país" in Portuguese, is measured in base points. These show the difference between the return rates paid by emerging countries' government bonds and those offered by the U.S. Treasury. Based on Brazil's EMBI as of October 27, 2020, the annual return rates of Brazilian sovereign debt titles were estimated to be 315 index points higher than those offered by U.S. Treasury bills. This difference is known as "spread".

Switzerland Imports: Emerging Economies: Brazil data was reported at 196.071 CHF mn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 151.949 CHF mn for Sep 2018. Switzerland Imports: Emerging Economies: Brazil data is updated monthly, averaging 49.036 CHF mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 370 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 282.364 CHF mn in Jan 2013 and a record low of 17.443 CHF mn in Feb 1993. Switzerland Imports: Emerging Economies: Brazil data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Customs Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.JA006 Imports: by Country.

ABSTRACT This article sought to analyze the historical evolution, the composition, and the determinants of debt specialization of Brazilian firms traded on Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3) from 2004 to 2019 in aggregate terms and in accordance with their financial constraints. This paper differs from the few studies on this topic carried out in Brazil and in other countries by promoting a discussion on the specialization of the debt structure in a context of financial constraints, as they are a relevant idiosyncrasy of emerging markets, such as in Brazil. The relevance of the study is to identify that debt specialization is a feature of only of financially constrained firms and not of the financially unconstrained ones. The impact of the study lies in a better understanding of why Brazilian firms are reducing their debt specialization, unlike other international evidences, such as the U.S. Descriptive statistics and regressions were estimated using the probit and tobit methods for 246 Brazilian firms between 2004 and 2019. The main result is that financial constrained firms are more likely to specialize their debt structure. Despite this propensity, these companies were the ones that most decreased their debt specialization between 2004 and 2019 (-27.77%), compared to the general sample (-27.5%) and unconstrained firms (-19.48%), revealing a behavior contrary to the U.S. scenario in which companies are increasingly specialists.

Switzerland Exports: Emerging Economies: Brazil data was reported at 236.289 CHF mn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 203.604 CHF mn for Sep 2018. Switzerland Exports: Emerging Economies: Brazil data is updated monthly, averaging 102.978 CHF mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 370 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 298.805 CHF mn in Jun 2008 and a record low of 25.079 CHF mn in Apr 1990. Switzerland Exports: Emerging Economies: Brazil data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Customs Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.JA004: Exports: by Country.

From January 2019 to June 2025, financial markets in India and Brazil outpaced developed markets, with India’s share price index more than doubling and Brazil also climbing sharply. In contrast, developed economies—the United States, Euro area, Germany, France, United Kingdom, and Japan—showed steadier, more moderate gains. Japan is an exception among developed countries, experiencing high volatility but ultimately trending upward. Also, China’s and Russia’s markets showed little growth, diverging from the success of other emerging peers. Most indices experienced a marked dip in early 2020, corresponding with the COVID-19 market shock, but recovered afterwards.

ABSTRACT Objective: this article replicates in Brazil a survey - previously applied in North America and Europe - to inquire CFOs about the cost of capital, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Method: we rigorously translated and validated the questionnaire before administering it over the internet. We delivered the questionnaire to 1,699 Brazilian private and public firms and received 160 responses, with a return rate of 9.4%. We analyzed the responses conditioned to firm characteristics. Results: the results of the financial policy survey in Brazil indicate that firms employ NPV and IRR as preferred investment techniques and the CAPM and its variations as the method for computing the cost of equity capital. They are also concerned with the cost of debt and transaction costs of market instruments, and they use internal funds as their main investment funding source. The conditional analysis indicates that large, listed, and regulated firms behave differently regarding financial decisions than their counterparts. Conclusion: the main takeaway from this study is that the institutional environment (markets, institutions, instruments, and the economy) is an important determinant of the practice of corporate finance.

Yearly citation counts for the publication titled "Financialisation and intangible assets in emerging market economies: evidence from Brazil".

In 2017, Brazil’s gross domestic product reached 2.05 billion U.S. dollars, 63 percent of which came from the services sector. The service sector consists of the provision of services both to other businesses and to final consumers, and the service sector often encompasses transportation, distribution, and sale of goods.

Brazil’s position in the global economy

Nations with economies built on the service sector are considered more advanced than industrial or agricultural economies, and indeed, Brazil is considered an advanced emerging economy with the largest share of wealth in Latin America. Brazil has the eighth largest GDP in the world and is one of the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) — certain countries with strong economic development and rising influence on regional affairs.

Brazil’s economic strengths and challenges

Brazil is also known for its agriculture and food production, with its main products including soybeans, beef, and coffee. As of 2018, Brazil is the leading producer of coffee, at over 61 thousand 60 kilogram bags. The country has an estimated 21.8 trillion U.S. dollars of natural resource commodities, including, gold, iron, oil, and timber. However,retrieving them often happens at the expense of the environment, including ongoing deforestation in the Amazon Basin, which contains the largest rainforest in the world.

Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nauru data was reported at 0.053 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.000 USD mn for Mar 2017. Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nauru data is updated monthly, averaging -0.001 USD mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to May 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.053 USD mn in May 2018 and a record low of -0.005 USD mn in Sep 2009. Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nauru data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nepal data was reported at 2.390 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.775 USD mn for 2016. Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nepal data is updated yearly, averaging 0.001 USD mn from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.099 USD mn in 1992 and a record low of -0.799 USD mn in 2014. Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nepal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil expanded 0.40 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - Brazil GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the BRICS countries have been considered the five foremost developing economies in the world. Originally, the term BRIC was used by economists when talking about the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, however these countries have held annual summits since 2009, and the group has expanded to include South Africa since 2010. China has the largest GDP of the BRICS country, at 16.86 trillion U.S. dollars in 2021, while the others are all below three trillion. Combined, the BRICS bloc has a GDP over 25.85 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, which is slightly more than the United States. BRICS economic development China has consistently been the largest economy of this bloc, and its rapid growth has seen it become the second largest economy in the world, behind the U.S.. China's growth has also been much faster than the other BRICS countries; for example, when compared with the second largest BRICS economy, its GDP was less than double the size of Brazil's in 2000, but is almost six times larger than India's in 2021. Since 2000, the country with the second largest GDP has fluctuated between Brazil, Russia, and India, due to a variety of factors, although India has held this position since 2015 (when the other two experienced recession), and it's growth rate is on track to surpass China's in the coming decade. South Africa has consistently had the smallest economy of the BRICS bloc, and it has just the third largest economy in Africa; its inclusion in this group is due to the fact that it is the most advanced and stable major economy in Africa, and it holds strategic importance due to the financial potential of the continent in the coming decades. Future developments It is predicted that China's GDP will overtake that of the U.S. by the end of the 2020s, to become the largest economy in the world, while some also estimate that India will also overtake the U.S. around the middle of the century. Additionally, the BRICS group is more than just an economic or trading bloc, and its New Development Bank was established in 2014 to invest in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy across the globe. While relations between its members were often strained or of less significance in the 20th century, their current initiatives have given them a much greater international influence. The traditional great powers represented in the Group of Seven (G7) have seen their international power wane in recent decades, while BRICS countries have seen theirs grow, especially on a regional level. Today, the original BRIC countries combine with the Group of Seven (G7), to make up 11 of the world's 12 largest economies, but it is predicted that they will move further up on this list in the coming decades.

From 2012 to 2023, China was the largest emerging market for green bonds issued, with an issuance of nearly *** billion U.S. dollars. India, Brazil, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates were the largest issuers after China.

Abstract The general objective of this study is to analyze the evolution of Argentina and Brazil’s export structures between 1985 and 2010, through the competitiveness matrix developed by Fajnzylber and Mandeng. The specific objective is to identify links between the form that the competitiveness matrix takes over time and the evolution of the markets analyzed (OECD, Mercosur, Asia Developing and WORLD). The results confirm that the markets of emerging countries favor the most dynamic and competitive exports from Argentina and Brazil. However, while the Argentine and Brazilian exports to Mercosur are composed of more sophisticated manufactures, exports to developing countries in Asia are almost entirely natural resources and commodities.

Abstract This article aims to analyze the differences between the process of establishing foreign franchises and those of domestic franchise chains operating in the Brazilian market. This process includes the installation, maintenance and expansion of chains. The theoretical review and theory developed are based on Agency Theory and Resource Scarcity Theory. A logistic regression with 147 chains of Brazilian franchises and 41 chains of foreign franchises operating in Brazil showed that foreign and domestic franchise chains differ in three stages of the establishment process: installation, maintenance and expansion. In addition, three semi-structured interviews were conducted with three franchisors from foreign chains. The results show that foreign franchises have a higher rate of investment and maintenance than Brazilian franchises, however, they exhibit a lower capacity for monitoring and control than Brazilian franchise chains. On the other hand, contrary to expectations, foreign franchise chains active in Brazil have a lower growth rate than domestic franchise chains.

Context

The purpose behind this dataset was, initially, to visualize, compare and understand how emerging economies are developing, both in relation to each other and internally. Since the data provided by The World Bank is very insightful, I've decided to gather it in a standardized and updated format and upload it, so others can also provide us with better analysis and, perhaps, better insights into each country's economies.

Content

This dataset contains 5 files: Economy, EducationAndEnvironment, HealthAndPoverty, PrivateSector and PublicSector data. All files are formatted in the following structure:

SeriesName | SeriesCode | CountryName | CountryCode | Year | Value

Acknowledgements

The data present in this dataset is only possible due to the work and services of https://databank.worldbank.org.

Inspiration

Is it possible to extract some fundamental correlations between emerging economies and their impacts on social welfare? What are the relations between a country's education expenditure and their employment rate? What other aspects of society can we better understand through this data and avoid common pitfalls that have occurred to other countries?

Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Indonesia data was reported at 23.063 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -5.048 USD mn for Apr 2018. Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Indonesia data is updated monthly, averaging 2.343 USD mn from Aug 1961 (Median) to May 2018, with 563 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 186.864 USD mn in Dec 2015 and a record low of -156.136 USD mn in Apr 2011. Brazil BR: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Indonesia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the role of early public research funding regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. METHODS: We examined the budget for research projects relating to the number of cases and deaths and the relationship between each federal unit, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, and the national GDP per capita. RESULTS: Using data from the websites of official funding agencies and the Brazilian government, we found that, in the first four months since the first case in Wuhan, China (December 31, 2019), around US$ 38.3 million were directed to public funding for scientific investigations against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, only 11 out of 27 federal units provided funding during the initial stages of the outbreak, and those that did provide financing were not necessarily the units having the most inhabitants, highest GDP, or the greatest number of cases. The areas of research interest were also identified in the funding documents; the most common topic was “diagnosis” and the least common was “equipment for treatment.” CONCLUSIONS: Brazilian researchers had access to funding opportunities for projects against COVID-19. However, strategies to minimize the economic impacts of COVID-19 are crucial in mitigating or avoiding substantial financial and social shortcomings, particularly in terms of an emerging market such as Brazil.

Brazil BR: Imports: fob: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Uruguay data was reported at 2.257 USD bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.140 USD bn for 2023. Brazil BR: Imports: fob: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Uruguay data is updated yearly, averaging 277.230 USD mn from Dec 1948 (Median) to 2024, with 76 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.257 USD bn in 2024 and a record low of 0.600 USD mn in 1960. Brazil BR: Imports: fob: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Uruguay data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.DOT: Imports: fob: by Country: Annual.

Brazil BR: Imports: cif: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nepal data was reported at 0.206 USD mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.494 USD mn for 2022. Brazil BR: Imports: cif: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nepal data is updated yearly, averaging 0.399 USD mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.581 USD mn in 1996 and a record low of 0.009 USD mn in 1993. Brazil BR: Imports: cif: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Nepal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.DOT: Imports: cif: by Country: Annual.