Apparently BRICS now represents roughly half the population and GDP of the entire world 
Indeed it is true that the BRICS currently represents almost half of the world's population and GDP, which shows that the list of countries affiliated with this organization is expanding. Perhaps it is well known that although it initially started with five founding countries, it has gradually grown to 11 members because Saudi Arabia officially joined in July 2025 but right now it appears that 32 more countries are waiting to join BRICS so maybe it will expand and be able to have a global impact. These potential BRICS countries are now looking for alternative financing opportunities, meaning they want to do this through the New Development Bank and they don't want to rely on the dollar in the various economic sectors that they have.BRICS Countries List Expands, 32 More Waiting to Join
Quote from: https://watcher.guru/news/brics-countries-list-expands-in-global-shift-32-more-waiting-to-join
BRICS countries are experiencing unprecedented expansion right now as thirty-two nations seek membership in the growing alliance. The BRICS countries list has actually grown from five founding members to eleven full members, with Saudi Arabia officially joining in July 2025 along with earlier additions.