Labour Costs in Brazil increased to 176.14 points in April from 172.74 points in March of 2026. Labour Costs in Brazil averaged 111.98 points from 1989 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 181.87 points in July of 2011 and a record low of 39.60 points in October of 2002. source: Banco Central Do Brasil

Labour Costs in Brazil is expected to be 156.18 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Labour Costs is projected to trend around 148.62 points in 2027 and 153.23 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Employed Persons 102.70 102.33 Million May 2026
Employment Rate 58.60 58.40 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.00 62.00 percent May 2026
Labour Costs 176.14 172.74 points Apr 2026
Minimum Wages 1621.00 1621.00 BRL/Month Jun 2026
Net Payrolls 72.96 85.89 Thousand May 2026
Population 213.42 212.58 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 93.90 96.00 points Apr 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 6.07 6.32 Million May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.80 percent May 2026
Wages 3732.00 3750.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 3542.00 3541.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026


Brazil Labour Costs
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
176.14 172.74 181.87 39.60 1989 - 2026 points Monthly
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