Countries: Brazil vs. China

Quick Verdict

China generally outperforms Brazil in indices related to business, corruption perception and environmental performance. Brazil has better internet access. Both countries are rich in natural resources and face income inequality challenges.

China has a higher HDI ranking (78th) compared to Brazil (84th).
China has a significantly better Ease of Doing Business ranking (31st) compared to Brazil (124th).
China has a better Corruption Perception Index score (43/100) and ranking (76th) compared to Brazil (34/100 and 107th).
China faces environmental challenges, ranking 154th on the Environmental Performance Index, while this data is unavailable for Brazil.
Both countries are rich in natural resources.
Both countries exhibit income inequality, with Gini coefficients around 0.5, although the most recent data points are from different years.
Brazil's internet access is higher at 92.5% of households compared to China's 77.5% penetration rate.

Key features – Side-by-Side

Attribute	Brazil	China
GDP per capita	Data not available	Data not available
Human Development Index (HDI)	0.786 (2023), ranked 84th	0.797 (2023), ranked 78th
Political Stability	Characterized by polarization and uncertainty. Corruption scandals and institutional fragility contribute to instability.	Information not found
Ease of Doing Business Index	Ranked 124 out of 190 (2020)	Ranked 31 out of 190 (2019)
Corruption Perception Index	34/100 (2024), ranked 107th	43/100 (2024), ranked 76th
Environmental Performance Index	Data not available	Ranked 154th with a score of 35.5 (2024)
Healthcare System Quality	Constitution guarantees quality public healthcare. Public facilities can be overcrowded with long wait times.	Information not found
Education System Quality	Faces challenges in quality and equity. PISA scores indicate a large percentage of 15-year-olds lack basic proficiency in reading. Significant disparities based on socioeconomic background.	Information not found
Infrastructure Quality (roads, internet)	Internet: 92.5% of households had internet access in 2023. Urban connectivity: 94.1%, rural connectivity: 81%.	1.09 billion internet users by end of 2023, with 77.5% penetration. 89% of administrative villages had internet access by 2011.
Cultural Influence (arts, cuisine)	Data not available	Information not found
Natural Resources Availability	Rich in natural resources, including iron ore, tin, copper, and bauxite. Leading producer of tin, iron ore, and phosphate. Significant reserves of petroleum and natural gas.	Rich in natural resources, including coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, and various minerals.
Income Inequality (Gini coefficient)	Gini index dropped to 0.506 in 2024.	0.465 in 2019 (official). Highest level in 2008 at 0.491.

Overall Comparison

China: HDI 0.797, Ease of Doing Business 31st, Corruption Perception 43/100. Brazil: HDI 0.786, Ease of Doing Business 124th, Corruption Perception 34/100.

Pros and Cons

Brazil

Pros:

Constitutional guarantee of quality public healthcare
High internet access (92.5% of households)
Rich in natural resources
Social programs like Bolsa Família help reduce income inequality

Cons:

Political instability and corruption
Low Ease of Doing Business ranking (124/190)
Low score on Corruption Perception Index (34/100)
Challenges in education system quality and equity
Overcrowded public healthcare facilities with long wait times
High income inequality

China

Pros:

Emphasis on academic excellence
Investment in education
Focus on STEM
High literacy rates
Large basic healthcare insurance network covering over 95% of citizens
Goal to peak GHG emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060
Social insurance programs in place to address income inequality
Pro-farmer policies and poverty alleviation policies implemented

Cons:

High pressure and stress on students
Inequality in education between urban and rural areas
Limited focus on soft skills
Challenges related to air quality and environmental sustainability
Building permitting procedures take 111 days

User Experiences and Feedback

Brazil

What Users Love

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Common Complaints

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China

What Users Love

Accessible and affordable healthcare for citizens
High internet penetration rate

Common Complaints

Air quality issues
Environmental sustainability concerns
Income inequality

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