Population
Brazil is higher
Brazil records 211,998,573, about 7.46× the other value.
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Surface area
Brazil is higher
Brazil records 8,510,420 km², about 9.33× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Brazil is higher
Brazil records $2.19 trillion, about 18.2× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇷 Brazil211,998,573
🇻🇪 Venezuela28,405,543
Brazil’s population is 646% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 183,593,030.
Surface area
🇧🇷 Brazil8,510,420 km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela912,050 km²
Brazil’s surface area is 833% larger than that of Venezuela, a difference of 7,598,370 km².
Population density
🇧🇷 Brazil24.9 /km²
🇻🇪 Venezuela31.1 /km²
Venezuela’s population density is 25% higher than that of Brazil, a difference of 6.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇷 Brazil$2.19 trillion · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$119.80 billion · 2024
Brazil’s nominal GDP is about 18.2× that of Venezuela, a difference of $2.07 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇷 Brazil$10,311 · 2024
🇻🇪 Venezuela$4,218 · 2024
Brazil’s GDP per capita is 144% higher than that of Venezuela, a difference of $6,093.
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
Caracas
Population
211,998,573
28,405,543
Surface area
8,510,420 km²
912,050 km²
Population density
24.9 /km²
31.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.19 trillion · 2024
$119.80 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$10,311 · 2024
$4,218 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
South America
South America
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL · R$
Bolívar · VES · Bs
Nationality
Brazilian
Venezuelan
Phone code
+55
+58
Internet domain
.br
.ve
ISO codes
BR / BRA
VE / VEN
Time zone
America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more)
America/Caracas
Native name
Brasil
Venezuela
| Measure | Brazil | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brasilia | Caracas |
| Population | 211,998,573 | 28,405,543 |
| Surface area | 8,510,420 km² | 912,050 km² |
| Population density | 24.9 /km² | 31.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.19 trillion · 2024 | $119.80 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $10,311 · 2024 | $4,218 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | South America | South America |
| Currency | Brazilian real · BRL · R$ | Bolívar · VES · Bs |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Venezuelan |
| Phone code | +55 | +58 |
| Internet domain | .br | .ve |
| ISO codes | BR / BRA | VE / VEN |
| Time zone | America/Araguaina, America/Bahia (+14 more) | America/Caracas |
| Native name | Brasil | Venezuela |
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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.
Full Brazil profile →About Venezuela
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.
Full Venezuela profile →Brazil & Venezuela: 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 Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a recorded population of approximately 28,405,543 people.
How big is Venezuela?
Venezuela covers an area of about 912,050 km².
What is the population density of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $119.80 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,218.
What currency is used in Venezuela?
Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES), with the symbol Bs.
Where is Venezuela located?
Venezuela is located in South America, Americas.
What are people from Venezuela called?
People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.
What is the phone calling code for Venezuela?
The international dialing code for Venezuela is +58.
What is the internet domain for Venezuela?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Venezuela is .ve.
What time zone is Venezuela in?
Venezuela uses the America/Caracas time zone.
What is Venezuela known for?
Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.