Aiconomy
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

AI in Brazil

South AmericaRank #33 of 50
45.8
AI Readiness Score
13% below global avg

Key AI Metrics

$0.8B

Private AI Investment (2024)

75% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI
30%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

17% below global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD
600

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

5,000 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO
7

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory
5,000

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI
5

Notable AI Companies

Nubank, iFood, Movile, Semantix, Take Blip

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Brazil: Key Facts

  • Largest AI market in Latin America
  • Brazilian AI Strategy (EBIA)
  • Growing fintech AI adoption
  • AI regulation bill under debate

Other Countries in South America

Chile

42.3

$0.18B investment · 24% adoption

Argentina

40.5

$0.2B investment · 22% adoption

Colombia

36.8

$0.15B investment · 18% adoption

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