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Brazil Pays R$ 941 Billion in Debt Interest in 12 Months, Public Debt Already Exceeds R$ 9.5 Trillion and Could Reach 82% of GDP by 2026
The Times Brasil revealed that Brazil spends almost R$ 1 trillion a year just on public debt interest, a burden that erodes the country’s finances. In the last 12 months alone, this amount reached R$ 941 billion, a figure that does not finance hospitals, schools, or security, but only pays those who lend to the government through public bonds.
In July 2025, the primary deficit was R$ 66 billion, meaning the government spent more than it collected, not counting interest. When these charges are included, the nominal deficit skyrockets to R$ 175 billion in just one month, showing how the cost of debt has become unsustainable.
Debt On the Rise and Domino Effect on Interest, According to CNBC
The gross debt of Brazil already exceeds R$ 9.5 trillion, equivalent to 77.6% of GDP, and is expected to reach 82% by 2026 if nothing changes. The biggest problem is that 55% of this debt is linked to the Selic rate. This means that for every 1 percentage point increase in the basic rate, the automatic expense with interest rises by R$ 55 billion per year.
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This effect creates a vicious cycle: high debt increases risk, which raises interest rates, resulting in more debt. While countries like the USA and Japan also have huge debts (120% and 220% of GDP, respectively), the difference is that they pay much lower interest rates—around 2% in the USA and practically 0% in Japan. Brazil, on the other hand, pays an average of 11.5% per year, making its debt much more expensive.
The Contrast With the Official Discourse
In recent months, the government has spoken about “only 20 or 30 billion” to close the accounts, but the numbers show this amount is minimal against the bill of interest. While the Executive cuts specific expenses, financial spending grows by hundreds of billions automatically, consuming more than the entire federal budget for health, education, and security combined.
This contrast highlights the fiscal fragility of the country: the problem is not just in cutting expenses or increasing revenue, but in the structure of the debt. If there are no deep changes, Brazil will continue to spend more on interest and less on social investments.
What to Expect for the Coming Years
The challenge is double: to contain the trajectory of the debt and reduce the burden of interest. To achieve this, experts advocate for structural reforms and adjustments in debt management, aiming to reduce dependence on instruments linked to the Selic rate.
On the other hand, political pressure is high. Any attempt to cut spending in sensitive areas or increase taxes faces resistance in Congress and society. As a result, Brazil risks continuing to tread water, while the interest bill only increases.
The fact is that Brazil spends almost R$ 1 trillion a year just on interest, which limits investments in essential sectors and keeps the country in a fiscal trap. The discussion about cuts of “20 or 30 billion” seems small in this context.
And you, do you believe that Brazil needs to face the issue of debt interest head-on or that specific budget adjustments are already sufficient? Share your opinion in the comments—we want to hear from those who feel this impact in practice.
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