Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Brazil
Brazil: Fossil fuel subsidies per capita was 33.54 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
33.54
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
81st
of 186 countries
All-time high
181.83
in 2012
All-time low
30.91
in 2020
Years of data
12
2010–2021
Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Brazil, 2010–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Brazil stood at 33.54.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and down 80.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Brazil peaked at 181.83 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 30.91, in 2020.
That places Brazil 81st out of 186 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 111.89 | 42.57 | 181.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.23 | 30.91 | 33.54 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- 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 fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Brazil?
- Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Brazil was 33.54 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 181.83 in 2012.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.91 in 2020.
- How does Brazil rank for fossil fuel subsidies per capita?
- Brazil ranks 81st out of 186 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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