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BoliviavsBrazil

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 211,998,573, about 17.1× the other value.

Surface area

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 7.75× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Brazil is higher

Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 39.8× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇴 Bolivia12,413,315
🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573

Brazil’s population is about 17.1× that of Bolivia, a difference of 199,585,258.

Surface area

🇧🇴 Bolivia1,098,580 km²
🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²

Brazil’s surface area is 675% larger than that of Bolivia, a difference of 7,411,840 km².

Population density

🇧🇴 Bolivia11.3 /km²
🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²

Brazil’s population density is 120% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of 13.6 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇴 Bolivia$54.88 billion · 2024
🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024

Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 39.8× that of Bolivia, a difference of $2.13 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇴 Bolivia$4,421 · 2024
🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024

Brazil’s GDP per capita is 133% higher than that of Bolivia, a difference of $5,889.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Sucre

Brasilia

Population

12,413,315

211,998,573

Surface area

1,098,580 km²

8,510,420 km²

Population density

11.3 /km²

24.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$54.88 billion · 2024

$2.19 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,421 · 2024

$10,311 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Bolivian boliviano · BOB · Bs.

Brazilian real · BRL · R$

Nationality

Bolivian

Brazilian

Phone code

+591

+55

Internet domain

.bo

.br

ISO codes

BO / BOL

BR / BRA

Time zone

America/La_Paz

America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)

Native name

Bolivia

Brasil

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About Bolivia

Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.

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About Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.

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Bolivia & Brazil: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bolivia?

The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.

What is the population of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a recorded population of approximately 12,413,315 people.

How big is Bolivia?

Bolivia covers an area of about 1,098,580 km².

What is the population density of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a population density of roughly 11.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $54.88 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bolivia?

Bolivia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,421.

What currency is used in Bolivia?

Bolivia uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB), with the symbol Bs..

Where is Bolivia located?

Bolivia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Bolivia called?

People from Bolivia are referred to as Bolivian.

What is the phone calling code for Bolivia?

The international dialing code for Bolivia is +591.

What is the internet domain for Bolivia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bolivia is .bo.

What time zone is Bolivia in?

Bolivia uses the America/La_Paz time zone.

What is Bolivia known for?

Nestled in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a land of dramatic contrasts where soaring Andes peaks meet the lush Amazon basin, offering a tapestry of cultures, languages, and natural wonders.

What is the capital of Brazil?

The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.

What is the population of Brazil?

Brazil has a recorded population of approximately 211,998,573 people.

How big is Brazil?

Brazil covers an area of about 8,510,420 km².

What is the population density of Brazil?

Brazil has a population density of roughly 24.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Brazil?

Brazil has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.19 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Brazil?

Brazil has a GDP per capita of approximately $10,311.

What currency is used in Brazil?

Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), with the symbol R$.

Where is Brazil located?

Brazil is located in South America, Americas.

What is the native name of Brazil?

The native name of Brazil is Brasil.

What are people from Brazil called?

People from Brazil are referred to as Brazilian.

What is the phone calling code for Brazil?

The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.

What is the internet domain for Brazil?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brazil is .br.

What time zone is Brazil in?

Brazil spans 16 time zones including America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem and 13 more.

What is Brazil known for?

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a vibrant country in South America known for its pulsating rhythms, bustling cities, and enchanting landscapes. It's the world's fourth-largest country by area and sixth most populous, with a rich diversity of cultures and ecosystems.