Brazil vs India
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: India ranks higher
India scores 61/100 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
52
Economic strength
India leads
65
42
Political stability
India leads
48
48
Business climate
India leads
58
50
Financial maturity
India leads
55
65
Growth outlook
India leads
90
Macro snapshot
2,170
GDP (USD bn)
-1560.0 bn
3,730
2.9%
GDP growth (%)
-3.9 pp
6.8%
$10,100
GDP per capita (USD)
+7500.0
$2,600
4.6%
Inflation (%)
-0.2 pp
4.8%
3.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
+1.4 pp
1.6%
88%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+6.0 pp
82%
216
Population (M)
-1224.0M
1,440
Brazil — strong sectors
- Agriculture (Agribusiness)6.0% of GDP90
- Mining4.0% of GDP78
- Energy5.0% of GDP75
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
India — strong sectors
- Technology (IT Services)8.0% of GDP95
- Financial Services6.0% of GDP82
- Pharmaceuticals2.0% of GDP80
- Manufacturing13.0% of GDP70
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Brazil or India?
Our composite investment index gives Brazil a score of 52/100 and India a score of 61/100. India 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 India?
Risk classification puts Brazil as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and India as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Brazil or India?
Brazil is currently growing at 2.9% per year, vs 6.8% for India. India has the faster headline growth rate today.