Average IQ in Brazil

Demographics

Population size: Around 213 million.

Life expectancy: Approximately 75 years.

Birth rate: About 13.9 births per 1,000 population.

Average age of the population: Roughly 33 years.

Percentage of the urban population: Approximately 87%.

Economic indicators

Average salary: Varied by occupation and region, but the minimum wage was about BRL 1,100 per month in 2021.

Unemployment rate: Approximately 14.6%.

Inflation rate: Close to 9%.

Level of investment in science and technology as a percentage of GDP: Data not readily available, but historically Brazil has been investing around 1.3% of its GDP in R&D.

Educational and cultural indicators

Percentage distribution of education levels: Varies based on age and region, but about 75% of adults (25 years and older) have completed secondary education.

Average expenditure on education: Brazil spends about 6.2% of its GDP on education.

Duration of education: Compulsory education in Brazil lasts for 12 years.

Percentage of the population with internet access: Around 75%.

Percentage of literate population: Approximately 93%.

Percentage of the population with higher education: Roughly 21% of adults (25 years and older) have completed tertiary education.

Proportion of the population engaged in research and development activities: Data not readily available.