The number of unemployed persons in Brazil decreased to 5.50 Million in December of 2025 from 5.64 Million in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Brazil averaged 9.98 Million from 2012 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 14.98 Million in March of 2021 and a record low of 5.50 Million in December of 2025. source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 103.00 103.02 Million Dec 2025
Employment Rate 58.90 59.00 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.10 62.20 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 5.50 5.64 Million Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 5.10 5.20 percent Dec 2025
Wages 3613.00 3581.00 BRL/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 3417.00 3406.00 BRL/Month Dec 2025


Brazil Unemployed Persons
In Brazil, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.50 5.64 14.98 5.50 2012 - 2025 Million Monthly
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