The document provides a summary of key population, economic, social and development indicators for BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). Some key figures presented include:
- China and India together account for over 35% of the world's population. India has the largest population of the BRICS nations at over 1.3 billion in 2020.
- Life expectancy ranges from 65.6 years in South Africa to 76.7 years in Brazil. Under-five mortality rates have declined across all BRICS nations between 2011-2020.
- Unemployment rates vary significantly, from 4.2% in China to 29.2% in South Africa in 2020. Per capita GDP is