- The Brazilian kidney transplant program has grown substantially over the last 20 years, performing over 5,000 transplants annually now compared to less than 500 in 1990. - Brazil performs relatively well in deceased donor transplants compared to other countries, though there is still a need to reduce geographic disparities and improve outcomes for certain ethnic groups. - Living donor transplants in Brazil have also increased dramatically since the 1970s, though reliance on deceased donors remains higher than other countries.