Brazil celebrated 40 years of democracy on March 15, 2025, economists and financial analysts reflect the economic trajectory under the country since 1985.
The information compiled by Austin rating reveals a dramatic economic decline in Brazil to other developing markets.
Brazil’s economy has grew by 167% since 1985, the amazing 2.933% growth of China and expand India by 1.007% of the same period.
Now in Brazil’s GDP represents only 12% of Chinese economy and 56% of India. This stressful contrast stressed that Brazil has once protected the outstanding position between the economies.
Economist Alex Agostini pointed out short-term political thinking in Brazil’s slow performance. While Asian rivals are constantly implementing long-term economic strategies, Brazil is aimed at the four-year election period.
This shortened approach has created a recurring financial improvement that activates inflation and high interest rates.
The war against hyperinflation consumed excessive time and resources. Brazil implemented six failed economic plans before a successful real plan in 1994.
Economist André Lara Resende describes the economic performance in 40 years as “deep disappointed” compared to expectations.
The Brazil’s tax burden remains about 33% while offering about 0.76 a human development index.
Asian countries store higher taxes (an average of 28%) when higher HDI scores reaching 0.92. This difference signals the ineffective separation of public resources.
The 40-year-old democracy of Brazil shows a disappointing economic performance
Form Finance Minister Maílson also criticizes Nóbrega The Constitution of Brazil for the statistical approach. It is also directed to social programs at the expense of important infrastructure investments in government resources to social programs.
The growth of public infrastructure has slowed down, and paved roads increased by 282.1% in 21 years in a 40-year democracy.
Needs key changes to avoid brokers. Economists recommend the establishment of political long-term investment mechanisms aimed at infrastructure and education.
Without such reforms, Brazil continues its risks to expand the economic performance and social differences in the economic performance compared to their more successful peers.
