Central Bank of Brazil Balance Sheet Share of GDP (Brazil) - Historical Data
Total assets of the Central Bank of Brazil expressed as a percentage of Brazil nominal Gross Domestic Product from 1995 to 2026. As of 2026 Q1, Central Bank of Brazil assets represent 38.11% of GDP, versus a record high of 54.77% in 2020 Q3.
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Current Statistics & Historical Records
Latest Reading (2026 Q1)
38.11%
Prev (2025 Q4): 39.04%-0.93 pp
Highest Recorded (2020 Q3)
54.77%
Peak Central Bank of Brazil balance sheet expansion as a percentage of Brazil nominal GDP.
Lowest Recorded (1996 Q1)
18.92%
Lowest recorded Central Bank of Brazil total assets relative to Brazil GDP.
Long-Run Mean (1995–2026)
34.44%
32 annual observations · Quarterly
Central Bank of Brazil · BRL
Central Bank of Brazil Balance Sheet Share of GDP (Brazil) (1995-2026)
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Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS) (WS_CBTA:Q:BR:B:XDF_R_B1GQ:_Z:B)
Latest: 38.11% (2026 Q1)
BCB Assets (% GDP) Averages by Decade
Decadal mean, peak, and trough across the 1995–2026 archive
| Decade | Years Covered | Decade Mean | Decade High (Year) | Decade Low (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1995–1999 | 21.31% | 24.28% (1998) | 19.20% (1995) |
| 2000s | 2000–2009 | 27.73% | 34.76% (2009) | 22.31% (2005) |
| 2010s | 2010–2019 | 41.99% | 49.70% (2018) | 33.22% (2010) |
| 2020s | 2020–2026 | 42.61% | 52.37% (2020) | 38.11% (2026) |
Complete Annual Historical Ledger (1995–2026)
Unit: % of GDP · Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS) (WS_CBTA:Q:BR:B:XDF_R_B1GQ:_Z:B)
| Year | Annual Value (% of GDP) | Intra-Year Range (Min – Max) | Monetary Regime & Historical Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38.11% | 38.11% – 38.11% | - |
| 2025 | 39.04% | 38.61% – 39.36% | Post-tightening monetary recalibration across advanced and emerging central banks |
| 2024 | 41.18% | 39.47% – 41.68% | G10 policy rates peak and pivot toward gradual monetary normalization |
| 2023 | 39.25% | 38.25% – 40.44% | - |
| 2022 | 40.73% | 40.73% – 42.85% | Global inflation surge triggers fastest synchronized rate hiking cycle in four decades |
| 2021 | 47.59% | 46.93% – 52.52% | - |
| 2020 | 52.37% | 51.38% – 54.77% | COVID-19 pandemic emergency rate cuts and record balance sheet expansion |
| 2019 | 47.08% | 47.08% – 49.58% | - |
| 2018 | 49.70% | 47.52% – 50.28% | - |
| 2017 | 48.24% | 47.52% – 48.24% | - |
| 2016 | 48.37% | 46.24% – 48.37% | Bank of Japan introduces Yield Curve Control (YCC); post-Brexit BoE easing |
| 2015 | 46.43% | 39.45% – 47.55% | - |
| 2014 | 37.32% | 34.95% – 37.32% | ECB and European peers introduce Negative Interest Rate Policy (NIRP) |
| 2013 | 35.78% | 35.62% – 36.09% | - |
| 2012 | 37.57% | 35.06% – 37.57% | - |
| 2011 | 36.18% | 33.81% – 36.18% | European Sovereign Debt Crisis and Swiss franc safe-haven surge |
| 2010 | 33.22% | 33.22% – 33.60% | - |
| 2009 | 34.76% | 32.93% – 34.76% | - |
| 2008 | 33.69% | 27.79% – 33.69% | Global Financial Crisis drives major central banks to the zero lower bound and QE1 |
| 2007 | 28.19% | 23.60% – 28.19% | - |
| 2006 | 22.62% | 21.51% – 22.62% | - |
| 2005 | 22.31% | 22.31% – 27.40% | - |
| 2004 | 25.45% | 25.45% – 28.77% | - |
| 2003 | 28.52% | 28.52% – 32.75% | - |
| 2002 | 33.02% | 24.75% – 33.04% | - |
| 2001 | 25.96% | 22.42% – 28.33% | Dot-com bust and synchronized G10 monetary easing cycle |
| 2000 | 22.82% | 19.43% – 22.82% | - |
| 1999 | 22.75% | 22.75% – 29.28% | Launch of the Euro and establishment of the European Central Bank (ECB) |
| 1998 | 24.28% | 24.28% – 27.10% | - |
| 1997 | 19.72% | 19.72% – 20.56% | Asian Financial Crisis triggers emergency EM currency defense hikes |
| 1996 | 20.59% | 18.92% – 20.59% | - |
| 1995 | 19.20% | 19.20% – 19.20% | - |
Frequently Asked Questions - BCB Assets (% GDP)
What percentage of Brazil GDP is held on the Central Bank of Brazil balance sheet?
As of 2026 Q1, Central Bank of Brazil total assets equal 38.11% of Brazil nominal GDP. Across 1995-2026, the long-run average is 34.44% of GDP.
Statistical Provenance
Source Metadata & Methodology Notes
- Primary Institution:
- Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
- Dataset / Dataflow:
- BIS Central Bank Total Assets Ratio to GDP (WS_CBTA)
- Canonical Series ID:
- WS_CBTA:Q:BR:B:XDF_R_B1GQ:_Z:B
- Reuse & License:
- Terms of permitted use of BIS statistics
- Compiling agencies: Central Bank of Brazil; Bank for International Settlements.
- Ratio of break-adjusted central bank total assets in domestic currency to nominal annual GDP (UNIT_MEASURE=XDF_R_B1GQ).
- Allows direct structural comparison of central bank balance sheet footprint across economies of different sizes.
Academic & Media Attribution
Cite This Dataset (APA & BibTeX)
APA 7th Edition
CentralBankData.com. (2026). Central Bank of Brazil Balance Sheet Share of GDP (Brazil), compiled from Bank for International Settlements (WS_CBTA:Q:BR:B:XDF_R_B1GQ:_Z:B). https://centralbankdata.com/brazil-central-bank-balance-sheet-share-of-gdp
BibTeX
@misc{cbd_cbta_gdp_brazil,
author = {CentralBankData.com},
title = {Central Bank of Brazil Balance Sheet Share of GDP (Brazil)},
note = {Compiled from Bank for International Settlements WS_CBTA:Q:BR:B:XDF_R_B1GQ:_Z:B},
year = {2026},
url = {https://centralbankdata.com/brazil-central-bank-balance-sheet-share-of-gdp}
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