The unemployment rate in Brazil, which had already been on a rise since December 2019, soared amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In March and April 2021, this figure stood close to ** percent. However, since May 2021, this rate has been decreasing at a rapid pace. As of March 2025, the unemployment rate stood at * percent.Figures represent three-month average unemployment rates, calculated between the indicated month and the two previous consecutive months.

Unemployment Rate in Brazil decreased to 5.40 percent in October from 5.60 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Brazil Unemployment Rate

• Brazil Unemployment Rate dropped to 5.40% in Oct 2025, from the previously reported figure of 5.60% in Sep 2025.
• Brazil Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Mar 2012 to Oct 2025, with an average rate of 11.70%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.90% in Mar 2021 and a record low of 5.40% in Oct 2025.
• The data is reported by reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
• In the latest reports, Brazil Population reached 213.42 million people in Jun 2025.

Since at least 2001, the poorest cohort of the urban labor force in Brazil has been the group most affected by the unavailability of jobs for those willing to work. The share of open urban unemployment among those in the first quintile, those in the 20 percent of households with the lowest per capita income, peaked at 41.7 percent in 2021, while they had their lowest unemployment rate in 2008, at 15 percent. On the other hand, Brazilians from the richest quintile who wanted to find a job rarely had a problem doing so, as the open unemployment rate in this group never exceeded 4.5 percent. Moreover, it was the only income group whose rate fell in 2021 compared to the previous year, from 3.2 to 3.1 percent.

Unemployment Rate: Piaui data was reported at 8.000 % in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.600 % for Jun 2024. Unemployment Rate: Piaui data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.900 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.300 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of 6.000 % in Dec 2014. Unemployment Rate: Piaui data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.GBA048: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Unemployment Rate: by Sex.

In the first quarter of 2022, 42 percent of the unemployed population of Brazil had been in that situation for less than three months, while another 37 percent had been without a job for longer than a year. The share of population unemployed for more than a year peaked in the third quarter of 2021, at 44 percent.

Unemployment Rate: Pernambuco data was reported at 10.500 % in Sep 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.500 % for Jun 2024. Unemployment Rate: Pernambuco data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.100 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.800 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of 7.400 % in Dec 2013. Unemployment Rate: Pernambuco data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.GBA048: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Unemployment Rate: by Sex.

This scatter chart displays date (year) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Brazil. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

BR: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 13.961 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.143 % for 2022. BR: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 15.249 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2023, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.263 % in 2021 and a record low of 7.235 % in 1989. BR: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

This bar chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) by demonym using the aggregation average in Brazil. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Brazil BR: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.247 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.064 % for 2022. Brazil BR: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.200 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.523 % in 2021 and a record low of 1.083 % in 2012. Brazil BR: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

The statistic shows the unemployment rate in India from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, the unemployment rate in India was estimated to be 4.2 percent. India's economy in comparison to other BRIC states India possesses one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and as a result, India is recognized as one of the G-20 major economies as well as a member of the BRIC countries, an association that is made up of rapidly growing economies. As well as India, three other countries, namely Brazil, Russia and China, are BRIC members. India’s manufacturing industry plays a large part in the development of its economy; however its services industry is the most significant economical factor. The majority of the population of India works in this sector. India’s notable economic boost can be attributed to significant gains over the past decade in regards to the efficiency of the production of goods as well as maintaining relatively low debt, particularly when compared to the total amount earned from goods and services produced throughout the years. When considering individual development as a country, India progressed significantly over the years. However, in comparison to the other emerging countries in the BRIC group, India’s progress was rather minimal. While China experienced the most apparent growth, India’s efficiency and productivity remained somewhat stagnant over the course of 3 or 4 years. India also reported a rather large trade deficit over the past decade, implying that its total imports exceeded its total amount of exports, essentially forcing the country to borrow money in order to finance the nation. Most economists consider trade deficits a negative factor, especially in the long run and for developing or emerging countries.

This dataset is about countries per year in Brazil. It has 1 row and is filtered where the date is 2021. It features 3 columns: country, and unemployment.

This scatter chart displays rural population (people) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Brazil. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Os dados de Taxa de Desemprego do Brasil foram registrados em 5.40 % em 2025-10. Este registro de uma queda com relação aos números anteriores de 5.60 % em 2025-09. Os dados de Taxa de Desemprego do Brasil são atualizados por mês, com uma média de 11.70 % em 2012-03 até 2025-10, com 164 observações. Os dados alcançaram um alto recorde de 14.90 % em 2021-03 e um baixo recorde de 5.40 % em 2025-10. Os dados de Taxa de Desemprego do Brasil permanecem com status ativo na CEIC e são reportados pela fonte: Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Os dados são classificados sob o Global Database’ Brasil – Table BR.GBA: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: PNAD: Monthly.

Brazil BR: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 9.324 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.698 % for 2023. Brazil BR: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 12.313 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.444 % in 2021 and a record low of 7.437 % in 1993. Brazil BR: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

This scatter chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) against forest area (km²) in Brazil. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Brazil BR: Unemployment data was reported at 8,677.333 Person th in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10,287.000 Person th for 2022. Brazil BR: Unemployment data is updated yearly, averaging 6,979.300 Person th from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2023, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,102.917 Person th in 2021 and a record low of 1,380.200 Person th in 1986. Brazil BR: Unemployment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

This bar chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) by countries yearly using the aggregation average in Brazil. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Brazil. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.