Brazil vs Vietnam
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: Vietnam ranks higher
Vietnam scores 54/100 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
Vietnam leads
62
42
Political stability
42
48
Business climate
Vietnam leads
52
50
Financial maturity
Vietnam leads
52
65
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
2,170
GDP (USD bn)
+1740.0 bn
430
2.9%
GDP growth (%)
-3.6 pp
6.5%
$10,100
GDP per capita (USD)
+5800.0
$4,300
4.6%
Inflation (%)
+1.1 pp
3.5%
3.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-1.5 pp
4.5%
88%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+50.0 pp
38%
216
Population (M)
+116.0M
100
Brazil — strong sectors
- Agriculture (Agribusiness)6.0% of GDP90
- Mining4.0% of GDP78
- Energy5.0% of GDP75
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Vietnam — strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Brazil or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Brazil a score of 52/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Brazil as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Brazil or Vietnam?
Brazil is currently growing at 2.9% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.