Economy · Brazil

Key Facts

—The drop. Brazil fell seven places to 65th of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, its worst showing in years.

—All four down. Every pillar measured by the study worsened, with business efficiency sliding eleven places.

—Where it ranks last. Brazil sits dead last, 70th, on the cost of capital, corporate debt and the quality of basic schooling.