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The Brazilian middle class is growing again! Find out what the minimum income is to be part of this group in 2025 and how this impacts the economy. Despite the progress, millions still live in poverty. The solution? Invest in education. Will Brazil be able to maintain this growth?
Brazil began 2025 with an economic turnaround that promises to affect the pockets and lives of millions of Brazilians.
The so-called middle class has grown significantly again, bringing new perspectives for consumption and investment.
But after all, How much do you need to earn per month to be considered middle class in Brazil? The answer may surprise you!
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Monthly income to be middle class
According to a survey released in January 2025 by Tendências Consultoria, based on data from 2024, more than half of the Brazilian population now belongs to the middle class.
To be part of this group, it is necessary to have a monthly income of more than R$3,4. This increase marks the first time since 2015 that Brazil has shown significant growth in this social segment.
The Brazilian middle class is made up of three distinct groups:
- Class A: monthly income greater than R$25,2 thousand;
- Class B: income between R$8,1 thousand and R$25,2 thousand;
- Class C: income from R$3,4 thousand to R$8,1 thousand.
Anyone who receives up to R$3,4 per month falls into the following classes: D and E, representing the population with the lowest purchasing power.
Factors that drove the growth of class C
The main driver of this growth was the increase in income generated by work, which rose 7,5% in 2024.
This increase was even more significant for the class C, which recorded a 9,5% growth in annual income.
This advancement allowed more Brazilians to achieve a more comfortable standard of living, with the ability to consume goods and services beyond basic needs.
This change directly impacts sectors such as , retail and other consumer-oriented markets, boosting the economy as a whole.
Social inequality and poverty are still a concern
Despite progress, Brazil still faces significant challenges regarding poverty and inequality.
According to IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), 58,9 million Brazilians live in poverty, While 9,5 million are in extreme poverty.
These numbers represent the lowest rate since 2012, but they still require attention.
The IBGE uses the income criterion as a reference. World Bank to classify these groups:
- Extreme poverty: income less than US$ 2,15 per day (approximately R$ 209 per person per month);
- Poverty: income less than US$ 6,85 per day (approximately R$ 665 per month per person).
Education: the key to reducing inequality
For the senior professor at FEA-USP, Helio Zylberstajn, the reduction of poverty and inequality in Brazil is directly linked to investment in education.
"It has been more than proven that there is a very strong relationship between education and income. As long as we do not have a quality education system, we will continue to see poverty.“, says Zylberstajn.
Improving access to education and investing in professional qualifications are fundamental steps to promote social mobility and ensure that more Brazilians have access to better living conditions.
Outlook for 2025 and beyond
The growth of the middle class in 2025 brings optimism for the Brazilian economy, but also raises questions about how to ensure that this progress is sustainable.
Public policies focused on education, job creation and reducing social inequalities are essential to maintain this pace of growth and benefit all sections of the population.
However, Will Brazil be able to maintain this economic growth and reduce inequality in the coming years? This is the question that remains in the air and will depend on the economic and social decisions taken from now on.
The cost of basic food baskets is higher than government data, the dollar is soaring, some businesses are closing their doors, people are homeless and crime is on the rise. The math doesn't add up.
With skyrocketing prices and the spread of false inflation, it is absurdly ridiculous to say that Brazilians with an income above 3,4 are part of the middle class!