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BRICS Countries by Nominal GDP
listGDP 2025 USD bn
China19231.705
India4187.017
Brazil2125.958
Russia2076.396
South Africa410.338

GDP Rankings PPP (current international dollar bn)

listPPP GDP 2025 (current int. dollar bn)
China40716.448
India17647.050
Russia7191.718
Brazil4958.122
South Africa1025.615

GDP Rankings (PPP) share of world total Percent

listPPP GDP 2025 Share in World Total Pct
China19.681
India8.530
Russia3.476
Brazil2.397
South Africa0.496

GDP Rankings per capita nominal USD

listGDP Per Capita USD
Russia14257.845
China13687.267
Brazil9964.100
South Africa6396.921
India2878.453

GDP Rankings Average per capita PPP

listGDP Per Capita PPP (current int. dollar)
Russia42320.559
China24833.838
Brazil19914.779
South Africa13702.144
India10396.844

Population Rankings

listCombined Population mln
India1454.607
China1405.080
Brazil213.362
Russia145.632
South Africa64.146

Debt vs. GDP Rankings (Avg)

listGeneral government gross debt Percent of GDP
China96.306
Brazil92.041
India80.391
South Africa79.551
Russia21.383

BRICS

  • BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, continues to shape global economic and geopolitical dynamics by leveraging their collective influence in trade, finance, and development. The group drives efforts to reform international financial institutions and promote multipolarity amid shifting power balances. Economic growth disparities among members and geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Russia and China, pose challenges to cohesion and effectiveness. The ongoing expansion discussions and efforts to enhance cooperation in areas like technology and sustainable development underscore its evolving role. However, internal political divergences and external sanctions remain significant constraints on unified action.
  • World Bank Analysis on BRICS Economies
  • IMF on BRICS and Global Financial Stability
  • Council on Foreign Relations: The BRICS and Global Governance
  • Reuters: BRICS Expansion Talks and Geopolitical Impacts
  • Brookings Institution: BRICS' Role in Sustainable Development
  • The recent BRICS meeting highlighted the group's intent to enhance economic cooperation and expand membership, signaling a shift towards a more multipolar global governance structure. Driven by shared goals of counterbalancing Western economic influence and fostering development among emerging economies, key discussions focused on trade, investment, and the introduction of new members like Saudi Arabia. However, internal political diversity and varying economic priorities among BRICS nations impose constraints on unified decision-making and policy implementation. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties, including inflation and supply chain challenges, may impact the group's cohesion and effectiveness in achieving its strategic ambitions.
  • BRICS Summit 2024: Key Outcomes and Implications
  • What the New BRICS Expansion Means for Global Economy
  • BRICS Nations Push for Multipolar World Order
  • Challenges to BRICS Economic Integration
  • Geopolitical Dynamics in BRICS Expansion Talks
  • BRICS negotiations have intensified with the current expansion talks aimed at including new member states like Argentina, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to enhance the bloc's global influence. This growing membership reflects a strategic push to counterbalance Western economic dominance and reshape international governance structures. However, the differing economic priorities and political systems among applicant countries pose challenges to cohesion and unified policy direction. Additionally, internal coordination remains complex due to diverging interests among existing members, particularly between China and India. The success of BRICS negotiations depends on reconciling these differences while maintaining a coherent agenda for economic cooperation and development.
  • BRICS Expands Membership Amid Geopolitical Shifts
  • Why BRICS Membership Matters
  • Challenges Facing BRICS Cohesion
  • BRICS Summit 2023: Outcomes and Strategic Goals
  • Assessing BRICS' Impact on Global Economic Governance
  • The BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—continue to influence global economics through rapid industrialization, expansive markets, and strategic geopolitical positioning. Their collective push for greater representation in international institutions reflects a shifting multipolar world order. Economic growth varies widely among them, with China and India leading while Brazil and South Africa face structural challenges. Key drivers include natural resource wealth, demographic dividends, and reforms promoting trade and investment. However, geopolitical tensions, internal governance issues, and global economic uncertainties pose constraints to their coordinated advancement.
  • Understanding BRICS: Economic Impact and Future Prospects
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    GDP Rankings per capita nominal USD

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    GDP Rankings Average per capita PPP

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    GDP Growth Rankings %

    list2025 GDP Growth
    India6.198
    China3.954
    Brazil2.010
    Russia1.456
    South Africa0.979

    Investment to GDP

    listInvestment levels to GDP
    China40.470
    India33.363
    Russia28.626
    Brazil16.763
    South Africa13.358

    Budget Balance/GDP

    listBudget Balance/GDP
    Russia-1.556
    South Africa-6.295
    India-6.811
    China-8.136
    Brazil-8.857

    Average Current Account Balance/GDP

    listCurrent Account Balance/GDP
    China1.886
    Russia1.855
    India-0.946
    South Africa-1.232
    Brazil-2.288