Population
Brazil is higher
Brazil records 211,998,573, about 11.7× the other value.
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Surface area
Brazil is higher
Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 33.2× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Brazil is higher
Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 17.5× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573
🇪🇨 Ecuador18,135,478
Brazil’s population is about 11.7× that of Ecuador, a difference of 193,863,095.
Surface area
🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador256,370 km²
Brazil’s surface area is about 33.2× that of Ecuador, a difference of 8,254,050 km².
Population density
🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²
🇪🇨 Ecuador70.7 /km²
Ecuador’s population density is 184% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of 45.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$124.68 billion · 2024
Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 17.5× that of Ecuador, a difference of $2.06 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024
🇪🇨 Ecuador$6,875 · 2024
Brazil’s GDP per capita is 50% higher than that of Ecuador, a difference of $3,436.
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
Brasilia
Quito
Population
211,998,573
18,135,478
Surface area
8,510,420 km²
256,370 km²
Population density
24.9 /km²
70.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.19 trillion · 2024
$124.68 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$10,311 · 2024
$6,875 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL · R$
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Brazilian
Ecuadorian
Phone code
+55
+593
Internet domain
.br
.ec
ISO codes
BR / BRA
EC / ECU
Time zone
America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)
America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos
Native name
Brasil
Ecuador
| Measure | Brazil | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brasilia | Quito |
| Population | 211,998,573 | 18,135,478 |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² | 256,370 km² |
| Population density | 24.9 /km² | 70.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.19 trillion · 2024 | $124.68 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $10,311 · 2024 | $6,875 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Brazilian real · BRL · R$ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Ecuadorian |
| Phone code | +55 | +593 |
| Internet domain | .br | .ec |
| ISO codes | BR / BRA | EC / ECU |
| Time zone | America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more) | America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos |
| Native name | Brasil | Ecuador |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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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Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.
Full Ecuador profile →Brazil & Ecuador: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
What is the population of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a recorded population of approximately 18,135,478 people.
How big is Ecuador?
Ecuador covers an area of about 256,370 km².
What is the population density of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population density of roughly 70.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $124.68 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ecuador?
Ecuador has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,875.
What currency is used in Ecuador?
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Ecuador located?
Ecuador is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Ecuador called?
People from Ecuador are referred to as Ecuadorian.
What is the phone calling code for Ecuador?
The international dialing code for Ecuador is +593.
What is the internet domain for Ecuador?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ecuador is .ec.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador spans 2 time zones including America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos.
What is Ecuador known for?
Ecuador, perched on the equatorial line, is a vibrant tapestry of mountains, jungles, and islands that offers a remarkable blend of natural wonder and cultural richness.