Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard & Poor's | BB | - | 20 Dec 2023 | rating upgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | Ba1 | positive | 2 Oct 2024 | rating upgrade |
Fitch Ratings | BB | - | 26 Jul 2023 | rating upgrade |
DBRS | BB | - | 28 Jul 2023 | rating upgrade |
Current Brazil credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Brazil ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Brazil, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
Discover what a Credit Rating is and why it matters.
Brazil: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Brazil long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Brazil sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Brazil will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
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AA
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Aa2
|
AA
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AA
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AA-
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Aa3
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AA-
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AA(low)
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Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
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||
A-
|
A3
|
A-
|
A(low)
|
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Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
BBB
|
Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
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BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
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BBB(low)
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Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
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||
BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
|
B+
|
B(high)
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
|
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B-
|
B3
|
B-
|
B(low)
|
||
Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
CCC
|
Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
|
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CCC-
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Caa3
|
CCC-
|
CCC(low)
|
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Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
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In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
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D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
Brazil Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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2 Oct 2024 | Ba1 | |||
1 May 2024 | Ba2 | |||
20 Dec 2023 | BB | |||
28 Jul 2023 | BB | |||
26 Jul 2023 | BB | |||
15 Jun 2023 | BB- | |||
16 Jul 2022 | BB- | |||
6 May 2020 | BB- | |||
7 Apr 2020 | BB- | |||
12 Dec 2019 | BB- | |||
9 Apr 2018 | Ba2 | |||
16 Mar 2018 | BB (low) | |||
23 Feb 2018 | BB- | |||
11 Jan 2018 | BB- | |||
26 May 2017 | Ba2 | |||
15 Mar 2017 | Ba2 | |||
1 Aug 2016 | BB | |||
5 May 2016 | BB | |||
15 Mar 2016 | BBB (low) | |||
24 Feb 2016 | Ba2 | |||
17 Feb 2016 | BB | |||
16 Dec 2015 | BB+ | |||
9 Dec 2015 | Baa3 | |||
15 Oct 2015 | BBB- | |||
9 Sep 2015 | BB+ | |||
11 Aug 2015 | Baa3 | |||
7 Aug 2015 | BBB (low) | |||
28 Jul 2015 | BBB- | |||
9 Apr 2015 | BBB | |||
9 Sep 2014 | Baa2 | |||
24 Mar 2014 | BBB- | |||
2 Oct 2013 | Baa2 | |||
6 Jun 2013 | BBB | |||
18 Nov 2011 | BBB | |||
17 Nov 2011 | BBB | |||
20 Jun 2011 | Baa2 | |||
23 May 2011 | BBB- | |||
4 Apr 2011 | BBB | |||
28 Jun 2010 | BBB- | |||
22 Sep 2009 | Baa3 | |||
6 Jul 2009 | Ba1 | |||
29 May 2008 | BBB- | |||
28 May 2008 | BBB (low) | |||
30 Apr 2008 | BBB- | |||
23 Aug 2007 | Ba1 | |||
18 Jun 2007 | BB (high) | |||
24 May 2007 | Ba2 | |||
16 May 2007 | BB+ | |||
10 May 2007 | BB+ | |||
5 Feb 2007 | BB | |||
22 Nov 2006 | BB | |||
31 Aug 2006 | Ba2 | |||
1 Aug 2006 | Ba3 | |||
6 Jul 2006 | BB | |||
28 Jun 2006 | BB | |||
28 Feb 2006 | BB | |||
8 Nov 2005 | BB- | |||
12 Oct 2005 | Ba3 | |||
11 Oct 2005 | BB- | |||
28 Sep 2004 | BB- | |||
17 Sep 2004 | BB- | |||
9 Sep 2004 | B1 | |||
11 Dec 2003 | B+ | |||
6 Nov 2003 | B+ | |||
3 Jun 2003 | B | |||
29 Apr 2003 | B+ | |||
10 Mar 2003 | B | |||
21 Oct 2002 | B | |||
12 Aug 2002 | B2 | |||
2 Jul 2002 | B+ | |||
20 Jun 2002 | B1 | B+ | ||
4 Jun 2002 | B1 | |||
27 Feb 2002 | B1 | |||
9 Aug 2001 | BB- | |||
17 Jul 2001 | BB- | |||
3 Jan 2001 | BB- | |||
16 Oct 2000 | B1 | |||
17 Aug 2000 | B2 | |||
19 May 2000 | BB- | |||
29 Feb 2000 | B+ | |||
22 Feb 2000 | B+ | |||
10 Nov 1999 | B+ | |||
26 Jan 1999 | B | |||
14 Jan 1999 | B+ | |||
10 Sep 1998 | BB- | |||
3 Sep 1998 | B2 | |||
2 Apr 1997 | BB- | |||
20 Dec 1995 | B+ | |||
18 Jul 1995 | B+ | |||
1 Dec 1994 | B+ | |||
30 Nov 1994 | B | B1 | ||
5 Oct 1994 | B2 | |||
28 Mar 1989 | B2 | |||
4 Dec 1987 | B1 | |||
18 Oct 1986 | Ba1 |