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BRICS+ Economies Compared

Compare the major emerging economies (BRICS+ grouping) across growth, trade, and demographics.

The BRICS grouping — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — represents diverse development paths. China's manufacturing export machine, India's services boom, Brazil's commodity dependence, and South Africa's structural challenges produce very different economic trajectories. This comparison tracks the divergence.

Key Data Points

Brazil, India, Russian Federation, South Africa, China -- GDP per capita ($), GDP growth (%), Exports (% GDP), FDI inflows (% GDP)

GDP per capita ($)

Brazil

$10,577.86

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GDP per capita ($)

India

$2,818.03

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GDP per capita ($)

Russian Federation

$17,445.75

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GDP per capita ($)

South Africa

$6,666.71

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GDP per capita ($)

China

$13,806.03

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GDP growth (%)

Brazil

2.4 % annual

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GDP growth (%)

India

6.6 % annual

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GDP growth (%)

Russian Federation

0.6 % annual

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GDP growth (%)

South Africa

1.1 % annual

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GDP growth (%)

China

4.8 % annual

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Exports (% GDP)

Brazil

35.6%

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Exports (% GDP)

India

44.6%

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Exports (% GDP)

Russian Federation

39.5%

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Exports (% GDP)

South Africa

61.6%

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Exports (% GDP)

China

37.2%

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FDI inflows (% GDP)

Brazil

3.4%

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FDI inflows (% GDP)

India

0.7%

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FDI inflows (% GDP)

Russian Federation

-0.4%

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FDI inflows (% GDP)

South Africa

0.6%

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FDI inflows (% GDP)

China

0.1%

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