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 15 percent. However, since May 2021, this rate has been decreasing at a rapid pace. As of September 2024, the unemployment rate stood at 6.4 percent.Figures represent three-month average unemployment rates, calculated between the indicated month and the two previous consecutive months.

The unemployment rate in Brazil was forecast to increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.3 percentage points. This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2029. The rate is estimated to amount to 7.48 percent in 2029. This indicator describes the unemployment rate which can be defined by either the national definition, the ILO harmonized definition, or the OECD harmonized definition. The latter defines it as the number of unemployed people divided by the total labour force.Find more statistics on other topics about Brazil with key insights such as the annual change in exports of trade goods and services, the national debt, and the current account balance.

This statistic shows the unemployment rate in Brazil from 1999 to 2023. In 2023, the unemployment rate among Brazil's population ranged at approximately 7.95 percent.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Sao Paulo: Male data was reported at 10.300 % in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.900 % for Dec 2019. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Sao Paulo: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.900 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 % in Mar 2017 and a record low of 5.400 % in Dec 2013. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Sao Paulo: Male 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.

The number of unemployed persons in Brazil increased to 7.20 Million in January of 2025 from 6.80 Million in December of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Unemployed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Northeastern state of Bahia was the federative unit with the largest unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2024, with 14 percent. Pernambuco and Amapá followed with 12.4 and 10.9 percent. In total, six states had an unemployment rate above ten percent in the first quarter of 2024. Furthermore, the Northeast of Brazil was the region with the lowest unemployment rate.

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Key information about Brazil Unemployment Rate

• Brazil Unemployment Rate increased to 6.50% in Jan 2025, from the previously reported figure of 6.20% in Dec 2024.
• Brazil Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Mar 2012 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 9.30%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.90% in Mar 2021 and a record low of 6.10% in Nov 2024.
• The data is reported by reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
• In the latest reports, Brazil Population reached 212.58 million people in Jun 2024.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Rio de Janeiro: Total data was reported at 14.500 % in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.700 % for Dec 2019. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Rio de Janeiro: Total data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.000 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.600 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 5.800 % in Dec 2014. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Rio de Janeiro: Total 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.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Male data was reported at 10.100 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.500 % for Sep 2018. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.400 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.100 % in Mar 2017 and a record low of 5.100 % in Dec 2013. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Male 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.GBA046: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Unemployment Rate: by Sex. It is the percentage of unemployed persons in the week of reference in relation to person at workforce.

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In 2023, 9.69 percent of the female labor force was out of employment, a considerably higher share than the one experienced by men, among which 6.6 percent were unemployed. The unemployment rate of both genders has experienced a similar trend since 1999, although the size of the gender gap has fluctuated remarkably. Overall, both female and male unemployment have experienced an upward trend after 2014.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Central West: 18 to 24 Years data was reported at 22.200 % in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.800 % for Dec 2018. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Central West: 18 to 24 Years data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.700 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.800 % in Mar 2017 and a record low of 9.600 % in Dec 2013. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Central West: 18 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table BR.GBA047: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Unemployment Rate: by Age. It is the percentage of unemployed persons in the week of reference in relation to person at labour force.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Maranhao: Total data was reported at 16.100 % in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.100 % for Dec 2019. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Maranhao: Total data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.800 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.300 % in Mar 2019 and a record low of 5.500 % in Dec 2013. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Maranhao: Total 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.

Employment Rate in Brazil decreased to 58.20 percent in January from 58.70 percent in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Brazil Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Total: From 15 to 24 Years for Brazil (LFUN24TTBRQ647N) from Q2 2002 to Q3 2015 about 15 to 24 years, Brazil, and unemployment.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Minas Gerais: Total data was reported at 11.500 % in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.500 % for Dec 2019. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Minas Gerais: Total data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.500 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.700 % in Mar 2017 and a record low of 5.700 % in Dec 2013. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Minas Gerais: Total 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 third quarter of 2024, 7.6 percent of the black population in Brazil was unemployed. The unemployment rate for Pardo Brazilians was approximately seven percent, while for whites it was five percent.

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Rio de Janeiro: Female data was reported at 17.900 % in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.700 % for Dec 2019. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Rio de Janeiro: Female data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.600 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.100 % in Jun 2019 and a record low of 7.000 % in Dec 2014. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Rio de Janeiro: Female 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.

Brazil unemployment rate for 2023 was 7.95%, a 1.28% decline from 2022.

• Brazil unemployment rate for 2022 was 9.23%, a 3.93% decline from 2021.
• Brazil unemployment rate for 2021 was 13.16%, a 0.54% decline from 2020.
• Brazil unemployment rate for 2020 was 13.70%, a 1.76% increase from 2019.