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Consumer panel · South America

Real consumers of Brazil, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalBrasília
  • CurrencyBrazilian real (BRL)
  • LanguagesPortuguese
Explore the panel Get the panel book 430,662profiled consumers33profile tablesR$Brazilian real
  • GenderFemales51.4% · 221,360
  • Age30-4940.4% · 173,987
  • Education (highest level completed)Less than secondary / high school36.9% · 158,914
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee35.9% · 154,608
  • Marital StatusSingle / Never Married39.3% · 169,250
  • Life Stage / GenerationGen Z (born 1997–2012)31.6% · 136,089
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundMixed (Pardo)45% · 193,798
  • State DistributionSão Paulo22.7% · 97,760
  • Annual Household Income (gross, BRL)Middle Household Income · R$50,000 – R$69,99918.5% · 79,672
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, BRL)Low Income · R$13,000 – R$21,99916.6% · 71,490
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence54.1% · 232,988
  • Dwelling TypeDetached House38.1% · 164,082
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)24.8% · 106,804
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners29.3% · 126,184
At a glance

Brazil in 7 numbers

  • 430,662profiled consumers in Brazil
  • Gender51.4%Females
  • Age40.4%30-49
  • Where they live22.7%São Paulo
  • Occupation35.9%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income16.6%Low Income · R$13,000 – R$21,999
  • Technology27.7%Android Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 48.6%209,302 Males
  • 51.4%221,360 Females

Largest group: Females at 51.4%

Age

5 groups
5.2%22,39413-17 26%111,97218-29 40.4%173,98730-49 19.5%83,97950-64 8.9%38,32965+

Largest group: 30-49 at 40.4%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school36.9%158,914
  • Secondary / high school graduate21.7%93,454
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training11.6%49,957
  • Some college / university – no degree7.2%31,008
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma2.1%9,044
  • Bachelor's degree12.3%52,971
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)6.1%26,270
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)1.4%6,029
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)0.7%3,015

Largest group: Less than secondary / high school at 36.9%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership35.9%154,608
  • Single / Never Married39.3%169,250
  • Divorced6.6%28,424
  • Widowed / Separated5.6%24,117
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)12.6%54,263

Largest group: Single / Never Married at 39.3%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)31.6%136,089
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)30.9%133,075
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)23.7%102,067
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)11.3%48,665
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)2.5%10,767

Largest group: Gen Z (born 1997–2012) at 31.6%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee35.9%154,608
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance13.9%59,862
  • Student11.5%49,526
  • Retired9.9%42,636
  • Homemaker6.6%28,424
  • Part-Time Employee6.1%26,270
  • Unemployed5.7%24,548
  • Occasional or Seasonal Work4.3%18,518
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 35.9%

Annual Household Income (gross, BRL)

10 groups
10.8%46,511Very Low Household Income · Below R$23,000 17%73,213Low Household Income · R$23,000 – R$36,999 14%60,293Lower-Middle Household Income · R$37,000 – R$49,999 18.5%79,672Middle Household Income · R$50,000 – R$69,999 11.5%49,526Upper-Middle Household Income · R$70,000 – R$89,999 10.4%44,789Comfortable Household Income · R$90,000 – R$119,999 8.8%37,898Affluent Household Income · R$120,000 – R$169,999 5.4%23,256High Household Income · R$170,000 – R$239,999 2.5%10,767Very High Household Income · R$240,000 – R$389,999 1.1%4,737Top Household Income Tier · R$390,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · R$50,000 – R$69,999 at 18.5%

Annual Personal Income (gross, BRL)

10 groups
11.6%49,957Very Low Income · Below R$13,000 16.6%71,490Low Income · R$13,000 – R$21,999 14.5%62,446Lower-Middle Income · R$22,000 – R$30,999 12.5%53,833Middle Income · R$31,000 – R$40,999 13%55,986Upper-Middle Income · R$41,000 – R$54,999 9.9%42,636Comfortable Income · R$55,000 – R$69,999 9.9%42,636Affluent Income · R$70,000 – R$99,999 6.2%26,701High Income · R$100,000 – R$139,999 4.3%18,518Very High Income · R$140,000 – R$229,999 1.5%6,460Top Income Tier · R$230,000 and above

Largest group: Low Income · R$13,000 – R$21,999 at 16.6%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users21.2%91,300
  • Credit Card Holders16.4%70,629
  • Debit Card Users13.8%59,431
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users12.2%52,541
  • Personal Loan Holders6.8%29,285
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders6.7%28,854
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders5.6%24,117
  • Mutual Fund Investors4%17,226
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Largest group: Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users at 21.2%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence54.1%232,988
  • Rent Primary Residence14.8%63,738
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence23.7%102,067
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation3.4%14,643
  • Other Living Arrangement4%17,226

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 54.1%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 38.1%164,082Detached House
  • 11.2%48,234Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 10.5%45,220Semi-Detached House
  • 10%43,066Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 7.9%34,022Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 6.7%28,854Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 5.1%21,964Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 3.6%15,504Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 2.6%11,197Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 2.2%9,475Other Dwelling Type
  • 2.1%9,044Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Detached House at 38.1%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
13.9%59,8620-2 Years 17.6%75,7973-6 Years 23.8%102,4987-12 Years 19.9%85,70213-17 Years 24.8%106,80418+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 24.8%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers14.5%62,446
  • Household Head / Main Earner13.6%58,570
  • Dual-Income Households12.6%54,263
  • Household Budget Managers11.5%49,526
  • Multi-Generational Households8.9%38,329
  • Single Parents7.3%31,438
  • Children's Education Decision Makers6.7%28,854
  • Childcare / Nanny Service Users6.4%27,562
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Largest group: Primary Grocery Shoppers at 14.5%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users18.5%79,672
  • Household Service Decision Makers15.3%65,891
  • Plumbing Service Customers13.5%58,139
  • Air-Conditioning / Cooling Service Customers11.8%50,818
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers10.4%44,789
  • Pest-Control Service Customers10.2%43,928
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users9.5%40,913
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users5.9%25,409
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Largest group: Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users at 18.5%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

5 groups
  • Mixed (Pardo)45%193,798
  • White (Branco)44%189,491
  • Black (Preto)10%43,066
  • Asian (Amarelo)0.5%2,153
  • Indigenous (Indígena)0.5%2,153

Largest group: Mixed (Pardo) at 45%

State Distribution

27 groups
  • São Paulo22.7%97,760
  • Minas Gerais10%43,066
  • Rio de Janeiro8%34,453
  • Bahia6.6%28,424
  • Paraná5.7%24,548
  • Rio Grande do Sul5.4%23,256
  • Pernambuco4.3%18,518
  • Ceará4.2%18,088
  • Santa Catarina3.8%16,365
  • Goiás3.6%15,504
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Largest group: São Paulo at 22.7%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 29.3%126,184Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 18.7%80,534Motorcycle / Scooter Owners
  • 13.8%59,431Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 9.7%41,774Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 27.7%119,293Android Smartphone Users
  • 10.1%43,497Online Learning / E-Learning Users
  • 9.9%42,636Heavy Mobile App Users (3+ hours / day)
  • 8.7%37,468Generative AI & Chatbot Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 23.5%101,206Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 16.3%70,198Family Vacationers
  • 9.8%42,205Budget / Backpacker Travellers
  • 7.5%32,300Solo Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 16.4%70,629Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 10.2%43,928Nature & Outdoor Leisure (camping, picnics)
  • 10.1%43,497Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 9.7%41,774Arts, Crafts & Hobby Enthusiasts
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 16.9%72,782Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
  • 13.6%58,570OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 12%51,679Music Streaming Users
  • 10.8%46,511Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 40.7%175,279Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 22.6%97,330Beer Consumers
  • 11.1%47,803Wine & Spirits Consumers
  • 10.3%44,358Adult Tobacco Product Users
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 19.7%84,840Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 15.4%66,322Audio / Headphone Device Owners
  • 13.3%57,278Major Home Appliance Buyers
  • 11.9%51,249Smart TV Owners
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 19.7%84,840Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 16.3%70,198Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 15%64,599Short-Form Video Creators
  • 11.5%49,526Long-Form Video Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. In-Store Shoppers15.2%65,4612
  2. Value & Discount Seekers21%90,4391
  3. Online Shoppers11.1%47,8033
  • Value & Discount Seekers21%90,439
  • In-Store Shoppers15.2%65,461
  • Online Shoppers11.1%47,803
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8.7%37,468
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers7.6%32,730
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers7.4%31,869
  • Omnichannel Shoppers6.8%29,285
  • Impulse Buyers6%25,840
  • Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers5%21,533
  • Second-Hand & Re-Commerce Shoppers4.2%18,088
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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