If you lived in Brazil instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

Health

live 1.5 years longer

In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 74 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022. In Brazil, that number is 76 years (72 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2022.

be 51.7% less likely to be obese

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 45.8% of adults are obese as of 2016. In Brazil, that number is 22.1% of people as of 2016.

Economy

make 4.9 times more money

Micronesia, Federated States of has a GDP per capita of $3,800 as of 2023, while in Brazil, the GDP per capita is $18,600 as of 2023.

be 50.9% less likely to be unemployed

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 16.2% of adults are unemployed as of 2010. In Brazil, that number is 8.0% as of 2023.

be 89.8% less likely to live below the poverty line

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 41.2% live below the poverty line as of 2013. In Brazil, however, that number is 4.2% as of 2016.

Life

be 39.2% less likely to die during infancy

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 21.9 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Brazil, on the other hand, 13.3 children do as of 2022.

have 25.8% fewer children

In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are approximately 17.8 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Brazil, there are 13.2 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 17.2% more likely to have access to electricity

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 85% of people have electricity access (98% in urban areas, and 79% in rural areas) as of 2022. In Brazil, that number is 100% of people on average (100% in urban areas, and 97% in rural areas) as of 2022.

be 2.0 times more likely to have internet access

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 40.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Brazil, about 81.0% do as of 2021.

be 26.5% more likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 79% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2017. In Brazil, 99% of people do as of 2020.

Expenditures

spend 38.1% less on education

Micronesia, Federated States of spends 9.7% of its total GDP on education as of 2018. Brazil spends 6.0% of total GDP on education as of 2019.

spend 11.2% less on healthcare

Micronesia, Federated States of spends 11.6% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2020. In Brazil, that number is 10.3% of GDP as of 2020.

Geography

see 22.6% more coastline

Micronesia, Federated States of has a total of 6,112 km of coastline. In Brazil, that number is 7,491 km.


The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Brazil: At a glance

Brazil is a sovereign country in South America, with a total land area of approximately 8,358,140 sq km. Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio VARGAS rose to power in 1930. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than a half century of populist and military government until 1985, when the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader, one of the first in the area to begin an economic recovery. High income inequality and crime remain pressing problems, as well as recent years' slow down in economic growth.
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