The number of unemployed persons in Brazil decreased to 5.78 Million in August of 2026 from 5.82 Million in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Brazil averaged 9.80 Million from 2012 until 2026, 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 103.48 103.34 Million Aug 2026
Employment Rate 58.90 58.90 percent Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.20 62.20 percent Aug 2026
Unemployed Persons 5.78 5.82 Million Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.30 5.30 percent Aug 2026
Wages 3762.00 3748.00 BRL/Month Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 3605.00 3586.00 BRL/Month Jul 2026


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
5.78 5.82 14.98 5.50 2012 - 2026 Million Monthly
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