About Brazil

In spite of current challenges Brazil is still one of the most attractive foreign investment destinations with its large population and a diversified economy.

  • 8.3 million square kilometers
  • 203 million inhabitants
  • Robust democracy, showing resilience under stressful test
  • 2nd largest ATM market
  • 3rd largest market for computers, beauty and healthcare products
  • 3rd largest commercial aircraft producer and top producer of models with up to 120 seats
  • 4th largest market for mobile phones and TVs
  • 5th largest market for medical equipment
  • An average of 12,000 PhD and 41,000 Master´s degrees are annually granted by Brazilian universities
  • Brazil concentrates 75% of all R&D investments in Latin America
  • 31 operating tech parks
  • 89.9% of the Brazilian energy comes from renewable sources
  • Ranks 13th in scientific research worldwide
  • Home of the world’s greatest biodiversity
  • World benchmark in the production of biofuels
  • Vibrant startup community