Brazil

Rio de Janeiro has a population of 6.45 million and the broader metropolitan area has a population of about 12 million, making it the sixth-largest city in the Americas by population. The city’s GDP is $225 billion and per capita income is $19,000. A vibrant, densely populated city, Rio de Janeiro’s economy is driven by tourism, services and trade. In the past decade, the economy of Rio de Janeiro state has more than doubled in size.

São Paulo is both one of the largest cities in the world, as well as the largest economic and industrial hub in the Southern Hemisphere. Greater São Paulo has a population of 30 million, a GDP of $625 billion and an income per capita of $21,000.

The state of São Paulo is the world’s 19th-largest economy. Within Brazil, São Paulo is a dominant economic force. It is home to the country’s largest port, the Port of Santos, as well as its most important airport. As a result, it is a significant global, national and regional hub for distribution and logistics.