5Countries
3,292MPopulation
$28.72TGDP
39.72M km²Area
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5 countries sorted by GDP
| # | Country | Capital | Population | GDP | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Beijing | 1,407M | $19.50T | 9.60M km² |
| 2 | India | New Delhi | 1,464M | $3.96T | 3.29M km² |
| 3 | Russia | Moscow | 144M | $2.56T | 17.10M km² |
| 4 | Brazil | Brasilia | 213M | $2.28T | 8.52M km² |
| 5 | South Africa | Pretoria | 64.8M | $427B | 1.22M km² |
Key Insights
Largest Economies & Populations
China leads BRICS with a GDP of $19.50T, followed by India ($3.96T) and Russia ($2.56T). The most populous country is India with 1,464M people, while Russia covers the largest area at 17.10M km².
GDP per Capita
Russia has the highest GDP per capita at $17,547, which is 6.5x higher than India ($2,702), the lowest in the group.
GDP Growth
The fastest-growing economy is India at +7.57%, followed by China (+4.96%) and Brazil (+2.29%). The slowest growth is Russia at +1.00%.
FAQ
What does BRICS stand for?
BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
When was BRICS formed?
BRIC was formed in 2006, with South Africa joining in 2010 to make it BRICS.