Brazil's current account deficit reached its highest level in 11 years in 2025, totaling U.S. $68.8 billion. Despite this significant deficit, foreign direct investment inflows were sufficient to cover the shortfall.

• The 2025 current account deficit was U.S. $68.8 billion, equivalent to 3.02 percent of GDP.
• The Central Bank of Brazil published the data on Monday, January 27.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows in 2025 totaled U.S. $77.7 billion, or 3.41 percent of GDP, more than covering the deficit.