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BrazilvsGuyana

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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 255.1× the other value.

Surface area

Brazil is higher

Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 39.6× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Brazil is higher

Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 88.6× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573
🇬🇾 Guyana831,087

Brazil’s population is about 255× that of Guyana, a difference of 211,167,486.

Surface area

🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²
🇬🇾 Guyana214,970 km²

Brazil’s surface area is about 39.6× that of Guyana, a difference of 8,295,450 km².

Population density

🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²
🇬🇾 Guyana3.9 /km²

Brazil’s population density is 544% higher than that of Guyana, a difference of 21 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$24.66 billion · 2024

Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 88.6× that of Guyana, a difference of $2.16 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024
🇬🇾 Guyana$29,675 · 2024

Guyana’s GDP per capita is 188% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of $19,365.

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

Georgetown

Population

211,998,573

831,087

Surface area

8,510,420 km²

214,970 km²

Population density

24.9 /km²

3.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.19 trillion · 2024

$24.66 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$10,311 · 2024

$29,675 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Brazilian real · BRL · R$

Guyanese dollar · GYD · $

Nationality

Brazilian

Guyanese

Phone code

+55

+592

Internet domain

.br

.gy

ISO codes

BR / BRA

GY / GUY

Time zone

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

America/Guyana

Native name

Brasil

Guyana

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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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About Guyana

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.

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Brazil & Guyana: 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 Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What is the population of Guyana?

Guyana has a recorded population of approximately 831,087 people.

How big is Guyana?

Guyana covers an area of about 214,970 km².

What is the population density of Guyana?

Guyana has a population density of roughly 3.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guyana?

Guyana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.66 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?

Guyana has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,675.

What currency is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Guyana located?

Guyana is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Guyana called?

People from Guyana are referred to as Guyanese.

What is the phone calling code for Guyana?

The international dialing code for Guyana is +592.

What is the internet domain for Guyana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guyana is .gy.

What time zone is Guyana in?

Guyana uses the America/Guyana time zone.

What is Guyana known for?

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.