The Brazilian economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter. With this performance, 2025 closed with an expansion of 2.3%. The result represents the fifth consecutive year of growth.
The result of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP, set of goods and services produced in the country) was released this Tuesday morning (3) by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
What is GDP
GDP is the set of all goods and services produced in a location in a given period. With the data, it is possible to trace the behavior of the economy of the country, state or city, as well as make international comparisons.
GDP is calculated with the help of various sectoral surveys, such as commerce, services and industry.
The final goods and services that make up GDP are measured in the price at which they reach the consumer. This way, they also take into account the taxes charged.
GDP helps to understand the reality of a country, but it does not express factors such as income distribution and living conditions.
It is possible, for example, for a country to have a high GDP and a relatively low standard of living, just as there can be a nation with a low GDP and a very high quality of life.
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