Brazil vs United States of America: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)

Brazil
-66.17 billion
in 2024
United States of America
-1.19 trillion
in 2024
Brazil rank
196th
United States of America rank
198th

Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time

  • Brazil
  • United States of America
-1.2T-1.0T-750.0B-500.0B-250.0B0200520142024

How they compare

Brazil currently reports -66.17 billion against -1.19 trillion in United States of America, a difference of 1.12 trillion.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 196th and United States of America ranks 198th of 198 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s -9.05 billion -675.74 billion 666.69 billion Brazil
2010s -69.88 billion -406.81 billion 336.92 billion Brazil
2020s -39.76 billion -911.72 billion 871.95 billion Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), Brazil or United States of America?
Brazil, at -66.17 billion against -1.19 trillion in United States of America as of 2024.
What is the difference in current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between Brazil and United States of America?
1.12 trillion, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and United States of America?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Brazil and United States of America rank globally for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
Brazil ranks 196th and United States of America ranks 198th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
207 places, 3,864 data points, 2005–2024
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