National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Brazil
Brazil: National Definitions of Money, Base Money was 447.10 billion Domestic currency in 2025. ◆ Volatile
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Brazil, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
In 2025, national definitions of money, base money in Brazil stood at 447.10 billion Domestic currency.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national definitions of money, base money in Brazil peaked at 451.21 billion Domestic currency in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 Domestic currency, in 1950.
That places Brazil 48th out of 88 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 Domestic currency | — |
| 1951 | 0 Domestic currency | +11.7% |
| 1952 | 0 Domestic currency | +17.2% |
| 1953 | 0 Domestic currency | +18.1% |
| 1954 | 0 Domestic currency | +21.8% |
| 1955 | 0 Domestic currency | +18.6% |
| 1956 | 0 Domestic currency | +17.2% |
| 1957 | 0 Domestic currency | +33.5% |
| 1958 | 0.0001 Domestic currency | +17.6% |
| 1959 | 0.0001 Domestic currency | +37.7% |
| 1960 | 0.0001 Domestic currency | +35.7% |
| 1961 | 0.0002 Domestic currency | +51.0% |
| 1962 | 0.0003 Domestic currency | +68.2% |
| 1963 | 0.0005 Domestic currency | +79.2% |
| 1964 | 0.0008 Domestic currency | +69.0% |
| 1965 | 0.0014 Domestic currency | +66.2% |
| 1966 | 0.0017 Domestic currency | +23.9% |
| 1967 | 0.0022 Domestic currency | +28.0% |
| 1968 | 0.0031 Domestic currency | +41.4% |
| 1969 | 0.0039 Domestic currency | +23.4% |
| 1970 | 0.0045 Domestic currency | +16.2% |
| 1971 | 0.006 Domestic currency | +32.7% |
| 1972 | 0.007 Domestic currency | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 0.0103 Domestic currency | +46.5% |
| 1974 | 0.0134 Domestic currency | +30.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0182 Domestic currency | +35.4% |
| 1976 | 0.0289 Domestic currency | +59.1% |
| 1977 | 0.0472 Domestic currency | +63.4% |
| 1978 | 0.0704 Domestic currency | +49.2% |
| 1979 | 0.1332 Domestic currency | +89.1% |
| 1980 | 0.211 Domestic currency | +58.5% |
| 1981 | 0.3529 Domestic currency | +67.2% |
| 1982 | 0.7069 Domestic currency | +100.3% |
| 1983 | 1.27 Domestic currency | +79.8% |
| 1984 | 4.63 Domestic currency | +264.1% |
| 1985 | 16.53 Domestic currency | +257.3% |
| 1986 | 65.05 Domestic currency | +293.5% |
| 1987 | 183.1 Domestic currency | +181.5% |
| 1988 | 1,323 Domestic currency | +622.3% |
| 1989 | 24,522 Domestic currency | +1754.1% |
| 1990 | 589,553 Domestic currency | +2304.2% |
| 1991 | 2.31 million Domestic currency | +291.2% |
| 1992 | 25.17 million Domestic currency | +991.3% |
| 1993 | 516.73 million Domestic currency | +1953.2% |
| 1994 | 17.68 billion Domestic currency | +3322.4% |
| 1995 | 21.68 billion Domestic currency | +22.6% |
| 1996 | 19.80 billion Domestic currency | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 31.83 billion Domestic currency | +60.8% |
| 1998 | 39.18 billion Domestic currency | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 48.43 billion Domestic currency | +23.6% |
| 2000 | 47.69 billion Domestic currency | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 53.26 billion Domestic currency | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 73.30 billion Domestic currency | +37.6% |
| 2003 | 73.22 billion Domestic currency | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 88.73 billion Domestic currency | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 101.25 billion Domestic currency | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 121.10 billion Domestic currency | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 146.62 billion Domestic currency | +21.1% |
| 2008 | 147.55 billion Domestic currency | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 166.07 billion Domestic currency | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 206.85 billion Domestic currency | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 214.24 billion Domestic currency | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 233.37 billion Domestic currency | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 249.51 billion Domestic currency | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 263.53 billion Domestic currency | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 255.29 billion Domestic currency | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 270.29 billion Domestic currency | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 296.75 billion Domestic currency | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 409.18 billion Domestic currency | +37.9% |
| 2022 | 419.66 billion Domestic currency | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 422.72 billion Domestic currency | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 451.21 billion Domestic currency | +6.7% |
| 2025 | 447.10 billion Domestic currency | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 Domestic currency | 0 Domestic currency | 0.0001 Domestic currency | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0014 Domestic currency | 0.0001 Domestic currency | 0.0039 Domestic currency | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0339 Domestic currency | 0.0045 Domestic currency | 0.1332 Domestic currency | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,612 Domestic currency | 0.211 Domestic currency | 24,522 Domestic currency | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.91 billion Domestic currency | 589,553 Domestic currency | 48.43 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.88 billion Domestic currency | 47.69 billion Domestic currency | 166.07 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2010s | 248.73 billion Domestic currency | 206.85 billion Domestic currency | 296.75 billion Domestic currency | 8 |
| 2020s | 429.97 billion Domestic currency | 409.18 billion Domestic currency | 451.21 billion Domestic currency | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Brazil
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 18.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 13.87 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 18.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is national definitions of money, base money in Brazil?
- National definitions of money, base money in Brazil was 447.10 billion Domestic currency in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 451.21 billion Domestic currency in 2024.
- What is the lowest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Domestic currency in 1950.
- How does Brazil rank for national definitions of money, base money?
- Brazil ranks 48th out of 88 countries with data for 2025.
- Is national definitions of money, base money rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of National Definitions of Money, Base Money (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.