Brazil vs Italy
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: Italy ranks higher
Italy 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
Italy leads
70
42
Political stability
Italy leads
72
48
Business climate
Italy leads
68
50
Financial maturity
Italy leads
72
65
Growth outlook
Italy leads
72
Macro snapshot
2,170
GDP (USD bn)
-85.0 bn
2,255
2.9%
GDP growth (%)
+2.1 pp
0.8%
$10,100
GDP per capita (USD)
-28060.0
$38,160
4.6%
Inflation (%)
+2.4 pp
2.2%
3.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
+1.5 pp
1.5%
88%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-52.5 pp
141%
216
Population (M)
+157.0M
59
Brazil: strong sectors
- Agriculture (Agribusiness)6.0% of GDP90
- Mining4.0% of GDP78
- Energy5.0% of GDP75
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Italy: strong sectors
- Fashion & Luxury5.2% of GDP82
- Manufacturing16.5% of GDP78
- Tourism13.2% of GDP78
- Agriculture & Food2.2% of GDP72
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Brazil or Italy?
Our composite investment index gives Brazil a score of 52/100 and Italy a score of 72/100. Italy 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 Italy?
Risk classification puts Brazil as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Italy as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Brazil or Italy?
Brazil is currently growing at 2.9% per year, vs 0.8% for Italy. Brazil has the faster headline growth rate today.