Brazil vs Hong Kong
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Hong Kong ranks higher
Hong Kong scores 72/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Brazil at 52/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
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Economic strength
Hong Kong leads
75
42
Political stability
Hong Kong leads
55
48
Business climate
Hong Kong leads
78
50
Financial maturity
Hong Kong leads
82
65
Growth outlook
Brazil leads
52
Macro snapshot
2,170
GDP (USD bn)
+1782.0 bn
388
2.9%
GDP growth (%)
+0.1 pp
2.8%
$10,100
GDP per capita (USD)
-41300.0
$51,400
4.6%
Inflation (%)
+2.4 pp
2.2%
3.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-25.0 pp
28.0%
88%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+44.0 pp
44%
216
Population (M)
+208.5M
7.5
Brazil — strong sectors
- Agriculture (Agribusiness)6.0% of GDP90
- Mining4.0% of GDP78
- Energy5.0% of GDP75
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Hong Kong — strong sectors
- Financial Services22.0% of GDP85
- Trade & Logistics18.0% of GDP78
- Technology8.0% of GDP72
- Real Estate12.0% of GDP62
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Brazil or Hong Kong?
Our composite investment index gives Brazil a score of 52/100 and Hong Kong a score of 72/100. Hong Kong ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Brazil a safer market than Hong Kong?
Risk classification puts Brazil as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Hong Kong as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Brazil or Hong Kong?
Brazil is currently growing at 2.9% per year, vs 2.8% for Hong Kong. Brazil has the faster headline growth rate today.