The Brazil Social Progress Index covers 5,570 municipalities across Brazil's 26 states and the Federal District. It is one of the most ambitious efforts worldwide to measure social progress on a subnational scale.
The Brazil Social Progress Index provides a unique view into the state of social progress across Brazil, offering both decisionmakers and citizens a powerful tool to identify and advocate for priority areas of intervention. By following the proven methodology of the Social Progress Index, the Brazilian index measures 57 indicators sourced from reputable public data and leading research institutions. You can explore the results for 5,570 municipalities, 26 states and the Federal District for areas such as environmental quality, housing, education, rights and voice and more.
The 2025 Index is the second edition and has been updated annually since 2024 to become the leading data insights tool for tracking social and environmental progress in Brazil.
The Brazil Social Progress Index provides a unique view into the state of social progress across Brazil, offering both decisionmakers and citizens a powerful tool to identify and advocate for priority areas of intervention. By following the proven methodology of the Social Progress Index, the Brazilian index measures 57 indicators sourced from reputable public data and leading research institutions. You can explore the results for 5,570 municipalities, 26 states and the Federal District for areas such as environmental quality, housing, education, rights and voice and more.
The 2025 Index is the second edition and has been updated annually since 2024 to become the leading data insights tool for tracking social and environmental progress in Brazil.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
The Legal Amazon ranks lowest in Environmental Quality across Brazil. The result is largely driven by accumulated deforestation and a high concentration of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Health and Wellbeing component reveals significant vulnerabilities in Brazil’s wealthiest regions, particularly in the South and Southeast. Despite higher income levels, these areas show alarming rates of obesity, suicide, and mortality from Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases - NCDs (such as diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diabetes and respiratory diseases).
These findings highlight the importance of using social progress data insights to guide investments not only in infrastructure but also in public health, climate action, and environmental protection. Find out more about the Brazil Social Progress Index at a municipal level.
The Opportunities dimension recorded the country's lowest scores, highlighting persistent gaps in equity and inclusion. The overall results show the following scores for each component: Individual Rights (32.41), Access to Higher Education (47.39) and Social Inclusion (47.21). The Social Inclusion component reveals that Brazil lacks gender parity and black people in municipal councils and high rates of violence against minorities.
These findings reflect the urgent need for inclusive public policies that address educational access, human rights protections, and the promotion of social equity across all regions of Brazil.
For insights on each municipality, explore the full results.
According to the Global Social Progress Index, since 2011, the European Union has improved on social progress while the US has declined. However, this is largely due to the US backslide as opposed to the EU making great strides. As we see, social progress has stalled across Europe with the most significant decreases in Austria (-0.77), Lithuania (-0.62), Spain (-0.49), Slovakia (-0.47) and Croatia (-0.41).
In the UK the social progress has declined by 0.39 points since 2011 and it has fallen 8 places in the ranks since 2011 to 21st in 2023. As in the US, the UK decline is largely driven by declining rights and inclusiveness.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
The Legal Amazon ranks lowest in Environmental Quality across Brazil. The result is largely driven by accumulated deforestation and a high concentration of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Health and Wellbeing component reveals significant vulnerabilities in Brazil’s wealthiest regions, particularly in the South and Southeast. Despite higher income levels, these areas show alarming rates of obesity, suicide, and mortality from Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases - NCDs (such as diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diabetes and respiratory diseases).
These findings highlight the importance of using social progress data insights to guide investments not only in infrastructure but also in public health, climate action, and environmental protection. Find out more about the Brazil Social Progress Index at a municipal level.
The Opportunities dimension recorded the country's lowest scores, highlighting persistent gaps in equity and inclusion. The overall results show the following scores for each component: Individual Rights (32.41), Access to Higher Education (47.39) and Social Inclusion (47.21). The Social Inclusion component reveals that Brazil lacks gender parity and black people in municipal councils and high rates of violence against minorities.
These findings reflect the urgent need for inclusive public policies that address educational access, human rights protections, and the promotion of social equity across all regions of Brazil.
For insights on each municipality, explore the full results.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
The Legal Amazon ranks lowest in Environmental Quality across Brazil. The result is largely driven by accumulated deforestation and a high concentration of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Health and Wellbeing component reveals significant vulnerabilities in Brazil’s wealthiest regions, particularly in the South and Southeast. Despite higher income levels, these areas show alarming rates of obesity, suicide, and mortality from Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases - NCDs (such as diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diabetes and respiratory diseases).
These findings highlight the importance of using social progress data insights to guide investments not only in infrastructure but also in public health, climate action, and environmental protection. Find out more about the Brazil Social Progress Index at a municipal level.
The Opportunities dimension recorded the country's lowest scores, highlighting persistent gaps in equity and inclusion. The overall results show the following scores for each component: Individual Rights (32.41), Access to Higher Education (47.39) and Social Inclusion (47.21). The Social Inclusion component reveals that Brazil lacks gender parity and black people in municipal councils and high rates of violence against minorities.
These findings reflect the urgent need for inclusive public policies that address educational access, human rights protections, and the promotion of social equity across all regions of Brazil.
For insights on each municipality, explore the full results.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
The Legal Amazon ranks lowest in Environmental Quality across Brazil. The result is largely driven by accumulated deforestation and a high concentration of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Health and Wellbeing component reveals significant vulnerabilities in Brazil’s wealthiest regions, particularly in the South and Southeast. Despite higher income levels, these areas show alarming rates of obesity, suicide, and mortality from Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases - NCDs (such as diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diabetes and respiratory diseases).
These findings highlight the importance of using social progress data insights to guide investments not only in infrastructure but also in public health, climate action, and environmental protection. Find out more about the Brazil Social Progress Index at a municipal level.
The Opportunities dimension recorded the country's lowest scores, highlighting persistent gaps in equity and inclusion. The overall results show the following scores for each component: Individual Rights (32.41), Access to Higher Education (47.39) and Social Inclusion (47.21). The Social Inclusion component reveals that Brazil lacks gender parity and black people in municipal councils and high rates of violence against minorities.
These findings reflect the urgent need for inclusive public policies that address educational access, human rights protections, and the promotion of social equity across all regions of Brazil.
For insights on each municipality, explore the full results.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
The Legal Amazon ranks lowest in Environmental Quality across Brazil. The result is largely driven by accumulated deforestation and a high concentration of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Health and Wellbeing component reveals significant vulnerabilities in Brazil’s wealthiest regions, particularly in the South and Southeast. Despite higher income levels, these areas show alarming rates of obesity, suicide, and mortality from Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases - NCDs (such as diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diabetes and respiratory diseases).
These findings highlight the importance of using social progress data insights to guide investments not only in infrastructure but also in public health, climate action, and environmental protection. Find out more about the Brazil Social Progress Index at a municipal level.
The Opportunities dimension recorded the country's lowest scores, highlighting persistent gaps in equity and inclusion. The overall results show the following scores for each component: Individual Rights (32.41), Access to Higher Education (47.39) and Social Inclusion (47.21). The Social Inclusion component reveals that Brazil lacks gender parity and black people in municipal councils and high rates of violence against minorities.
These findings reflect the urgent need for inclusive public policies that address educational access, human rights protections, and the promotion of social equity across all regions of Brazil.
For insights on each municipality, explore the full results.
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According to the latest Brazil Social Progress Index, Brazil scores 61.96 out of 100 in overall quality of life. Among the 12 components measured, Housing achieved the highest score, with an average of 87.74 nationwide. However, more than half of the components scored below 60.
The top-performing Brazilian states in the ranking of quality of life by state are: Federal District (1st), São Paulo (2nd) and Santa Catarina (3rd) At the lower end of the spectrum, states in the Legal Amazon face the greatest challenges. The three lowest-ranked states are: Acre (25th), Maranhão (26th) and Pará (27th).
Explore the full rankings, report, and interactive map to better understand where Brazil is making progress and where urgent action is needed.
Among the dimensions, Basic Human Needs achieved the best overall average score (74.79) followed by Foundations of Wellbeing (65.02) and Opportunities (46.07). The South, Southeast and part of the Central-West regions in Brazil had the best Index scores.
Click here to see in detail what this dimension measures and how can the municipalities improve their quality of life.
The Legal Amazon ranks lowest in Environmental Quality across Brazil. The result is largely driven by accumulated deforestation and a high concentration of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Health and Wellbeing component reveals significant vulnerabilities in Brazil’s wealthiest regions, particularly in the South and Southeast. Despite higher income levels, these areas show alarming rates of obesity, suicide, and mortality from Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases - NCDs (such as diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, diabetes and respiratory diseases).
These findings highlight the importance of using social progress data insights to guide investments not only in infrastructure but also in public health, climate action, and environmental protection. Find out more about the Brazil Social Progress Index at a municipal level.
The Opportunities dimension recorded the country's lowest scores, highlighting persistent gaps in equity and inclusion. The overall results show the following scores for each component: Individual Rights (32.41), Access to Higher Education (47.39) and Social Inclusion (47.21). The Social Inclusion component reveals that Brazil lacks gender parity and black people in municipal councils and high rates of violence against minorities.
These findings reflect the urgent need for inclusive public policies that address educational access, human rights protections, and the promotion of social equity across all regions of Brazil.
For insights on each municipality, explore the full results.
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The SPI Brazil results are presented through a municipal scorecard, allowing users to easily visualize each municipality’s score (ranging from 0 to 100) and see how it ranks compared to others. The scorecard categorizes municipalities into nine distinct tiers, each reflecting the unique challenges and opportunities present in local communities.
The SPI Brazil results are presented through a municipal scorecard, allowing users to easily visualize each municipality’s score (ranging from 0 to 100) and see how it ranks compared to others. The scorecard categorizes municipalities into nine distinct tiers, each reflecting the unique challenges and opportunities present in local communities.
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Use this interactive map to guide policies, shape local investments, and ensure no one is left behind. With the data insightsfrom every municipality and state, leaders and decisionmakers pinpoint challenges, allocate resources more effectively, and drive real social impact in Brazil.
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