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Brazil Achieves 6th Highest Growth in the G20: GDP Rises 3.2% in 12 Months, but Loses Momentum in the 2nd Quarter
Brazil has once again gained prominence on the international stage by registering, over 12 months, the sixth highest economic growth among the major G20 powers. According to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) this Tuesday (2), the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) accumulated a 3.2% increase during the period. Despite the good performance, the second quarter of 2025 revealed a loss of momentum, with only a 0.4% increase compared to the previous three months.
Brazil in the Global Growth Ranking
The survey by the Secretariat of Economic Policy (SPE) of the Ministry of Finance compared the results of 16 countries that have already reported their numbers for the quarter ending in June. In this context, Brazil ranks ahead of economies such as United States (2.3%), European Union (1.5%), and Japan (1.3%), trailing only behind India, China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
For the annual total, the top rank went to India (6.8%), followed by China (5.2%) and Indonesia (5%). Brazil, with its 3.2%, secures a position among the countries that can still maintain growth, even amid high interest rates and global slowdowns.
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On a quarterly comparison, Brazil fell to the ninth position, reflecting the slowdown. While Indonesia surged 4% and United States advanced 3.3%, Brazil grew only 0.4%, a result well below the 1.3% recorded in the previous quarter.
See how GDP variation among countries stood over the last year:
- India: 6.8%
- China: 5.2%
- Indonesia: 5%
- Saudi Arabia: 3.7%
- Turkey: 3.3%
- Brazil: 3.2%
- Russia: 2.6%
- United States: 2.3%
- European Union: 1.5%
- United Kingdom: 1.3%
- Japan: 1.3%
- France: 0.8%
- South Korea: 0.7%
- Mexico: 0.7%
- Italy: 0.6%
- Germany: -0.1%
When only the quarterly variation from Q1 to Q2 of 2025 is observed, Brazil holds the 9th position:
- Indonesia: 4.0%
- US: 3.3%
- Saudi Arabia: 2.1%
- India: 1.7%
- Turkey: 1.6%
- China: 1.1%
- Mexico: 0.6%
- South Korea: 0.6%
- Brazil: 0.4%
- Japan: 0.3%
- France: 0.3%
- United Kingdom: 0.3%
- European Union: 0.2%
- Italy: -0.1%
- Germany: -0.3%
- Canada: -0.4%
The Weight of Monetary Policy
Experts indicate that the slowdown is directly related to the high-interest policy maintained by the Central Bank (BC) as a way to contain inflation. As explained by Rebeca Palis, Coordinator of National Accounts at IBGE, more expensive credit reduces family consumption and discourages investments, factors that naturally lower the pace of economic expansion.
This movement is typical of periods when controlling inflation becomes a priority. By reducing the demand for goods and services, monetary policy acts as a brake, but it also compromises the intensity of productive activity.
Outlook for the Next Quarter
The expectation of the Secretariat of Economic Policy is that the third quarter of 2025 will show even more moderate performance, with growth lower than that observed between April and June. The agency’s analysis highlights the impact of the rise in delinquency and the contraction in bank credit.
On the other hand, some factors may support the economy: the resilience of the labor market, the payment of federal precatórios, and the recent expansion of payroll credit for workers should keep part of the internal demand active, preventing a sharper decline in GDP.
Downward Bias in Annual Projection
The SPE has also revised its expectations for the year. The initial projection of a 2.5% expansion in 2025 now has a “downward bias” due to a more pronounced slowdown in the second quarter. According to the agency, the cumulative effects of monetary policy are expected to continue impacting economic activity in the coming months, requiring attention from both the government and the private sector.
With the global economy facing uncertainties and most powers advancing at a slow pace, Brazil seeks to balance growth and stability, remaining among the countries that can still present positive results within the G20, a bloc responsible for more than 85% of the global economy.
Mentira, só **** pra acreditar.
Ainda tem **** que vive no mundo da lua pra acreditar em telejornal e materias como essa na internet. Aff dia dia nas ruas nao se ver nada disso
Você só deve andar ao redor de sua casa. A economia vai bem, sim. Você percebe isso apenas observando o movimento nas rodovias. A qualquer hora do dia ou da noite, fim de semana é um trânsito intenso de carros, caminhões e ônibus. Se a economia não andasse bem o tráfico seria menor pois o mercado de trabalho não estaria empregando, menos empreendimentos,a construção civil estaria parada, o turismo teria diminuído, mais pessoas vivendo nas ruas (muito mais do que você ver hoje), importantes empresas fechando. Mas não é o que está acontecendo. São mais empresas estrangeiras investindo no país. E o motivo das empresas e lojas fecharem hoje, o problema pode estar na ganância dos proprietários de imóveis que exigem um aluguel muito alto para aquele local e a falta de rotatividade de pessoas e carros, ou local inadequado para aquele tipo de empresa ou loja. Aqui onde moro perto de uma grande avenida, o comércio é mais intenso em uma quadra onde tem farmácia, padaria, açougue, agro pecuária, varejão, lojas de roupas e calçados e acessórios, depósito de materiais, loja de variedades. Mas só de um lado da avenida. Nas outras quadras são mais lojas de venda de carros, de auto peças, poucos restaurantes,lanchonetes,farmácias, postos de gasolina, oficinas mecânicas, uma clínica de homodialise. Sendo que o movimento de pessoas é bem menor. Ah, tem dois mercados pote médio e um hospital.
Sempre aparece um bolsafamili@0t@ri0 pra c@g@r pela boca. Enquanto os preços triplicam a cada 4 meses. São mamadores de teta da esquerda q vem mentir pra manterem sua teta, enquanto o povo passa fome. É assim na Venezuela. Está sendo igual aqui.
Vai olhar a pia que tá cheia, ou vai rezar para o seu pneu.
Não sei onde, no **** dos petistas talvez!! Economia parada, comércios fechando e vocês com esse papinho ****!!! Veremos onde vamos parar o ano que vem! Governo matando quem produz, sufocando com impostos e mais impostos!! Esse resultado está mais maquiado do que a Janja!!!
Brasil, vai continuar a crescer, apesar dos juros, mercado de trabalho continua contratando, o que mantém a demanda estável com viés de alta. Para acelerar um pouco mais o crescimento, precisamos aprovar a reforma do Imposto de renda. Quem ganha menos não paga, e quem ganha milhões paga mais um pouco.
Sempre aparece um bolsafamili@0t@ri0 pra c@g@r pela boca. Enquanto os preços triplicam a cada 4 meses. São mamadores de teta da esquerda q vem mentir pra manterem sua teta, enquanto o povo passa fome. É assim na Venezuela. Está sendo igual aqui.