Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in BRA
BRA: Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP was 0.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in BRA, 2010–2021
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in BRA stood at 0.4%.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 79.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in BRA peaked at 2.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2020.
BRA ranks 75th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near BRA
More energy & mining data for BRA
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in BRA?
- Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in BRA was 0.4% in 2021, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in BRA?
- The highest recorded value was 2.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in BRA?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2020.
- How does BRA rank for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp?
- BRA ranks 75th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp rising or falling in BRA?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this BRA data come from?
- The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the end user, such as by fixing the price at the petrol pump so that it is less than the market rate.