FX.co ★ Brazil’s Q1 2026 GDP Growth Holds Steady at 1.8% Year‑on‑Year

Brazil’s economy maintained its growth pace at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product expanding 1.8% year-on-year in the first quarter. According to data updated on 29 May 2026, the growth rate was unchanged from the 1.8% annual increase recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The figures indicate that Brazil’s output is advancing at a stable, though moderate, rate rather than accelerating or slowing. On a year-over-year basis, the first-quarter 2026 performance mirrors that of late 2025, suggesting continuity in the economic environment as the country moves further into the year. The comparison framework contrasts each period with the same quarter a year earlier, underscoring that the underlying growth trend has remained consistent across the turn of the year.