The Worst City to Live in Brazil Has Such Low Ratings That It Compares to African Countries; Discover

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 25/08/2025 at 10:44

O marco da foto fica no topo do Monte Roraima, na tríplice fronteira entre Brasil, Venezuela e Guiana. Ele está ligado a Uiramutã porque o município abriga a entrada brasileira do parque e é o ponto de acesso mais próximo para chegar à região. Imagem: Foto de Yosemite / Wikimedea Commons

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The municipality of Uiramutã, in Roraima, was classified as the worst place to live in Brazil. This data comes from the Social Progress Index (SPI), which evaluated municipalities across the country. With 37.63 points, the city occupies the last position in the national ranking.

The most important thing is that the result places the municipality in a situation comparable to countries like South Sudan and Malawi, two of the poorest in Africa, according to the Global SPI.

Where Is Uiramutã

The city is located in the far north of Brazil, in the Legal Amazon region. Situated near the borders with Venezuela and Guyana, Uiramutã has geographical and cultural relevance.

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Lack of Infrastructure and Basic Services

The municipality struggles with poor infrastructure. Many residents lack basic sanitation and have limited access to clean water.

In addition, the electricity supply is unstable, and unpaved streets reinforce isolation. The difficulty of transportation between communities exacerbates the problem as it compromises access to public services.

Compromised Education

The education sector suffers from a shortage of schools in adequate conditions. There is a lack of materials, infrastructure, and qualified teachers.

These limitations hinder learning and reduce the chances of development for children and adolescents.

The result is a generation that grows up with fewer opportunities compared to youth from other regions of the country.

Health in Critical Condition

Another sensitive issue is public health. Uiramutã records high infant mortality rates, which reveals serious failures in medical care.

The municipality has few professionals and faces a shortage of medications and ambulances. Because of this, access to basic care becomes a daily challenge for residents.

Reflection of Inequality

The case of Uiramutã symbolizes the deep inequalities of the Legal Amazon. While cities in the Southeast, such as those in the interior of São Paulo, rank among the best places to live, northern Roraima remains far from the national averages.

This difference highlights striking contrasts in Brazil, where progress and extreme need coexist side by side.

With information from Diário do Litoral.

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The Worst City to Live in Brazil Has Such Low Ratings That It Compares to African Countries; Discover

Where Is Uiramutã

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The Worst City to Live in Brazil Has Such Low Ratings That It Compares to African Countries; Discover

Uiramutã, In Roraima, Was Classified by the Social Progress Index as the Worst Municipality to Live in Brazil, Even Behind African Countries

Where Is Uiramutã

Lack of Infrastructure and Basic Services

Compromised Education

Health in Critical Condition

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