Brazil vs Vietnam — Facts & Comparison

Brazil and Vietnam, separated by vast oceans, share similar populations yet vastly different geographical footprints. Brazil's 213 million inhabit 8.5 million km² with GDP per capita of $10,311 and internet at 183 Mbps. Vietnam's 101.3 million pack into just 331,212 km²—26 times denser—yet with GDP per capita of $4,717 and 78 Mbps internet, they're advancing rapidly. Brazil averages 25.5°C supporting year-round agricultural productivity and rainforests. Vietnam's 20.5°C brings cooler temperatures enabling different crops and seasonal variation. Brazil maintains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Vietnam recognizes just one, though its cultural heritage runs deep through centuries of Buddhist and Confucian tradition. The Amazon dominates Brazil's environmental identity, while Vietnam's landscapes range from Mekong Delta wetlands to Himalayan highlands. Vietnam's manufacturing prowess in textiles and electronics rivals Brazil's natural resource exports. Brazil faces persistent safety challenges at 42/100. Brazil's Amazon rainforest generates about 20% of the world's oxygen. Vietnam's Halong Bay, with its breathtaking limestone karst formations rising from emerald waters, represents one of Southeast Asia's most spectacular natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.