Bringing together 11 major emerging markets and developing countries, BRICS provides a platform for consultation and cooperation on global and regional issues, including political and economic governance.
Its growing membership reflects the changing balance of global influence.
The Numbers Behind BRICS’ Growing Power
BRICS by numbers: the bloc’s global economic weight is significant.
Its 11 member nations represent 49.5% of the world’s population, 40% of global GDP and 26% of global trade , underscoring its growing importance in the global economic landscape.
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