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Brazil Jobless Rate Falls to 13% in Q2
The unemployment rate in Brazil dropped to 13 percent in the three months to June of 2017, below market expectations of 13.3 percent. The jobless rate declined for the third consecutive period after reaching a record high of 13.7 percent in the first quarter this year.
Published on 2017-07-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Lower Than Expected At 13.3%
The jobless rate in Brazil came in at 13.3 percent in the quarter ended May of 2017, well below market expectations of 13.8 percent. The jobless rate declined for the second consecutive period after reaching a record high of 13.7 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Published on 2017-06-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate Lower Than Expected In Feb-Apr
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to 13.6 percent in the quarter ended April 2017 from 12.6 percent in the three months to January, better than market expectations of 13.9 percent. The number of unemployed jumped by 8.7 percent to 14.0 million people while employment fell by 0.7 percent to 89.2 million.
Published on 2017-05-31

Brazil Unemployment Rate Hits A New Record High Of 13.7%
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to a new record high of 13.7 percent in the quarter ended March 2017 from 12 percent in the three months to December 2016 and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed jumped by 14.9 percent to 14.2 million people while employment fell by 1.5 percent to 88.9 million, bringing the employment rate to a record low of 53.1 percent.
Published on 2017-04-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises To Fresh Record High
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to a new record high of 13.2 percent in the quarter ended February 2017 from 11.9 percent in the three months to November 2016 and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed jumped by 11.7 percent to 13.55 million people while employment fell by 1 percent to 89.35 million, bringing the employment rate to a record low of 53.4 percent.
Published on 2017-03-31

Brazil Unemployment Rate At Fresh High Of 12.6%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the third straight month to 12.6 percent in the three months to January of 2017 from 12 percent in the previous period, above market expectations of 12.4 percent. It hit again a new record high since the series began in 2012.
Published on 2017-02-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises To New High Of 12%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 12 percent in the three months to December of 2016 from 11.9 percent in the previous period, in line with market expectations. It hit a new record high since the series began in 2012.
Published on 2017-01-31

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up To Record High Of 11.9%
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to 11.9 percent in the three months to November of 2016 from 11.8 percent in the previous period. It hit a new record high since the series began in 2012, in line with market expectations. The number of jobless people also reached a record high while employment rose for the first time in six months.
Published on 2016-12-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Remains at Record High of 11.8%
The unemployment rate in Brazil remained unchanged at 11.8 percent in the three months to October of 2016, slightly above market expectations of 11.7 percent. It is the highest jobless rate since the series began in 2012.
Published on 2016-11-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Below Expectations at 11.8%
The jobless rate in Brazil came in at 11.8 percent in the three months to September of 2016, below market expectations of 11.9 percent but staying at the highest level since the series began in 2012. In the previous quarter, unemployment was lower at 11.3 percent.
Published on 2016-10-27

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises to New High of 11.8%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 11.8 percent in the three months to August of 2016, above market expectations of 11.7 percent. The unemployment rate rose for the third straight period, reaching again a new high since the series began in 2012 as the country struggles with the worst recession in years. A year earlier, unemployment was much lower at 8.7 percent.
Published on 2016-09-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate at Fresh High of 11.6%
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 11.6 percent in the three months to July of 2016, reaching a new high since the series began in 2012 as the country struggles with the worst recession in years. Figures came above market expectations of 11.5 percent. A year earlier, unemployment was lower at 8.6 percent.
Published on 2016-08-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises to 11.3%
The jobless rate in Brazil edged up to 11.3 percent in the three months to June of 2016 from 11.2 percent in the previous period, reaching the highest since the series began in 2012 as the country struggles with the worst recession in years. However, figures came slightly below market expectations of 11.4 percent. Yet, employment increased for the first time this year and the number of unemployed rose the least in five months.
Published on 2016-07-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Below Expectations
Brazil's national unemployment rate came in at 11.2 percent in the three months to May of 2016, the same as in the previous period and the highest since the survey began in January 2012. However, figures came below market expectations of 11.4 percent.
Published on 2016-06-29

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to Fresh Record High
Brazil's national unemployment rate rose to 11.2 percent in the three month period ending April 2016 from 9.5 percent in the period ending January. It was the highest reading since the beginning of the survey in January 2012, as the number of unemployed persons rose 18.6 percent while employment fell 1.1 percent. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 8 percent.
Published on 2016-05-31

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to 10.9%
Brazil's national unemployment rate rose to 10.9 percent in the three month period ending March 2016, up from 9.0 percent at end-2015, as the number of unemployed persons rose 22.2 percent while employment fell 1.7 percent. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 7.9 percent.
Published on 2016-04-29

Brazil Jobless Rate at Nearly 7-Year High
Brazil's non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent in February of 2016 from 7.6 percent in the previous month and above market forecast of 8.1 percent. It was the highest figure since May of 2009, as the number of unemployed increased sharply while employment fell. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was lower at 5.8 percent.
Published on 2016-03-23

Brazil Jobless Rate Rises to 7.6% in January
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 7.6 percent in January of 2016 compared to 6.9 percent reported in the previous month while markets were expecting the rate to climb to 8 percent. The number of unemployed increased sharply while employment fell. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was much lower at 5.3 percent.
Published on 2016-02-25

Brazil Jobless Rate For December Month Highest Since 2007
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to 6.9 percent in December of 2015 compared to 4.3 percent reported in the same month a year ago and below market expectations. Still, it is the lowest jobless rate in 6 months due to seasonal factors as the rate always declines in the last month of the year.
Published on 2016-01-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Falls to 7.5%
The jobless rate in Brazil decreased to 7.5 percent in November of 2015 from 7.9 percent in the previous month, reaching the lowest in four months. The number of unemployed persons fell for the first time this year while employment rose slightly.
Published on 2015-12-17

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 7.9%
The jobless rate in Brazil rose to 7.9 percent in October of 2015 from 7.6 percent in the previous two months, reaching the highest since August of 2009. Unemployment increased, employment fell and the labour force touched the lowest in nearly 13 years.
Published on 2015-11-19

Brazil Unemployment Rate Below Expectations
The jobless rate in Brazil was recorded at 7.6 percent in September, the same as in August. Unemployment paused its upward trend for the first time in 11 months but remained at its highest level since March of 2010.
Published on 2015-10-22

Brazil Unemployment Rate Highest Since March 2010
The jobless rate in Brazil increased to 7.6 percent in August of 2015 from 7.5 percent in the previous month, breaking a fresh five-year high. It was the eight consecutive increase, still slightly below market expectations.
Published on 2015-09-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 5-Year High
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the seventh straight month to 7.5 percent in July of 2015 from 6.9 percent in June, well above market expectations. It is the highest value since May of 2010 and the biggest for a July month since 2009.
Published on 2015-08-20

Brazil Unemployment Rate Keeps Rising
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the sixth consecutive month to 6.9 percent in June of 2015 from 6.7 percent in May, matching market expectations and reaching the highest value since July of 2010.
Published on 2015-07-23

Brazil Unemployment Rate at Nearly 5-Year High
The jobless rate in Brazil increased for the fifth straight month to 6.70 percent in May of 2015 from 6.40 percent in April, above market forecasts. It is the highest rate since August of 2010.
Published on 2015-06-25

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 4-Year High
Brazilian jobless rate increased for the fourth month in a row to 6.4 percent in April from 6.2 percent in March. It is the highest rate since May of 2011 when it was recorded at 6.4 percent as unemployment rose more than employment.
Published on 2015-05-21

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 3-Year High
Brazilian jobless rate increased for the third straight month to 6.2 percent in March of 2015 from 5.9 percent in the previous month. It is the highest rate since March of 2012.
Published on 2015-04-28

Brazil Unemployment Rate Highest Since June 2013
Jobless rate in Brazil increased to 5.9 percent in February of 2015 from 5.3 percent in the previous month as the number of unemployed surged 10.2 percent and the number of employed decreased.
Published on 2015-03-26

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 1-1/2-Year High
Brazilian jobless rate increased to 5.3 percent in January of 2015 from 4.3 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since September of 2013 as employment fell for the second straight month while unemployment increased.
Published on 2015-02-26

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls to 12-Month Low
Brazilian jobless rate decreased to 4.3 percent in December of 2014 from 4.8 percent in the previous month, below market expectations. Yet, employment decreased 0.7 percent and 300 thousand persons were detached from the labour force.
Published on 2015-01-29

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises in November
Brazilian jobless rate increased to 4.8 percent in November of 2014 from 4.7 percent in the previous month. It is the first rise in three months as more people were attached to the labour force.
Published on 2014-12-19

Brazil Unemployment Rate Keeps Falling
Brazilian jobless rate decreased for the second consecutive month to 4.7 percent in October of 2014 from 4.9 percent in September, as more people found a job. It is the lowest rate in ten months.
Published on 2014-11-19

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls in September
Brazilian jobless rate decreased to 4.9 percent in September of 2014 from 5 percent in August, below market expectations. Although it is the lowest rate for a September month ever, the economic active population decreased.
Published on 2014-10-23

Brazil Unemployment Rate at 5% in August
Brazilian jobless rate edged up slightly to 5 percent in August from 4.9 percent in July. Yet, it is the lowest rate for an August month ever.
Published on 2014-09-25

Brazil Unemployment Edges Down to 4.9%
Brazilian jobless rate fell slightly for the second consecutive month to 4.9 percent in April of 2014 from 5 percent in March, as more people dropped out from the labor force.
Published on 2014-05-22

Brazil Unemployment Rate Down to 5%
In March of 2014, Brazil’s jobless rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 5 percent, below market forecasts. A year earlier, unemployment reached 5.7 percent.
Published on 2014-04-17

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 4-Month High
In February of 2014, Brazilian jobless rate rose for the second straight month to 5.1 percent, up from 4.8 percent in the previous month. Despite the rise, it is the lowest-ever rate for any February month and compares with 5.6 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2014-03-27

Brazil Unemployment Rate Rises in January
In January of 2014, Brazilian jobless rate rose for the first time in four months to 4.8 percent, up from a record low of 4.3 percent in December. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was recorded at 5.4 percent.
Published on 2014-02-20

Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Drops to New Record Low in December
In December of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate fell to 4.3 percent, the lowest rate on record. In 2013, the average unemployment rate was recorded at 5.4 percent, lower than 5.5 percent in the previous year and 12.4 percent ten years ago.
Published on 2014-01-30

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low in November
In November of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate fell to 4.6 percent, down from 5.2 percent last month and 4.9 percent a year earlier. Brazil last reported 4.6 percent unemployment in December of 2012.
Published on 2013-12-19

Brazil's Unemployment Rate at 10-Month Low in October
In October of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate decreased to 5.2 percent, from 5.4 percent in the previous month and reached the lowest rate since December last year.
Published on 2013-11-21

Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Up to 5.4% in September
In September of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate increased to 5.4 percent, after declining in the previous two months.
Published on 2013-10-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.3% in August
In August of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate dropped for the second consecutive month to 5.3 percent, from 5.6 percent in July and unchanged from last year's figure.
Published on 2013-09-26

Brazil Unemployment Rate Down to 5-Month Low in July
In July of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate reached 5.6 percent, down from 6 percent recorded in June, but up from 5.4 percent in the same month last year, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on August 22nd.
Published on 2013-08-22

Brazil Unemployment Rate Up to 6% in June
In June of 2013, Brazilian jobless rate reached 6 percent, up from 5.8 percent recorded in May and 5.9 percent in the same month last year, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on July 24th.
Published on 2013-07-24

Brazil Unemployment Rate Stable at 5.8% in May
In May, Brazilian jobless rate was estimated at 5.8 percent, unchanged from April 2013 and May 2012, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported on June 20th.
Published on 2013-06-20

Brazil´s Unemployment Rate Rises To 5.8% In April
In April 2013, the unemployment rate was estimated in 5.8% for the group of the six metropolitan areas surveyed. Statistically, there was stability both in relation to March (5.7%) and to April last year (6.0%).
Published on 2013-05-23

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Up To 5.7% In March
The unemployment rate was estimated at 5.7%, the lowest rate for March since the beginning of the series (March 2002), and it did not change in relation to the results of February (5.6%). In comparison to March 2012 (6.2%), the rate contracted 0.5 percentage points.
Published on 2013-04-25

Brazil´s Unemployment Rate Up To 5.6% In February
In February 2013, the unemployment rate was estimated at 5.6% for the group of six metropolitan areas surveyed. The rate was considered statistically stable in relation to those of January (5.4%) and of February last year (5.7%).
Published on 2013-03-28

Brazil´s Unemployment Rate Up to 5.4 % in January
After three months of continued decline, Brazil’s jobless rate rose to 5.4 percent in January of 2013.
Published on 2013-02-26

Brazil Unemployment Rate Down to 4.6 Percent in December
The unemployment rate was estimated at 4.6 percent, the lowest in a month of December since the beginning of the series. The rate declined 0.3 percentage points from 4.9 percent in the previous month and 0.1 percentage points from 4.7 percent in December 2011.
Published on 2013-01-31

Brazil Unemployment Down to 4.9% in November
Then unemployment rate was estimated at 4.9%, the lowest in a month of November in the beginning of the series (March 2002). The rate declined 0.4 percentage points from 5.3% in the previous month and 0.3 percentage points from 5.2% in November 2011.
Published on 2012-12-21

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Down to 5.3% in October
Brazil's unemployment rate was estimated at 5.3%, the lowest in a month of October since the beginning of the series (March 2002). It was stable in comparison with the September result (5.4%). In comparison with October 2011 (5.8%), there was decline of 0.5 percentage points.
Published on 2012-12-11

Brazil Unemployment Rate Declined to 7.5%
Brazil's unemployment rate fell to the second-lowest level in seven years in October, national statistics agency said today.
Published on 2008-11-19

Brazil Jobless Rate Falls
Brazil's unemployment rate fell to the second lowest level since 2001 in August amid a surge in formal employment in Latin America's biggest economy.
Published on 2008-09-25

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.1% in July
The unemployment rate did change significantly compared to the previous month (7.8%), and decreased 1.4 percentage points compared to July 2007 (9.5%).
Published on 2008-08-25