Economy
Unemployment in 5.2% in the 3rd quarter is the lowest for the period since 2012
Publication: Feed Editoria
Author: Agência Brasil
Source published: 30/10/2026, 12:50:00 UTC
Briefing created: 30/10/2026, 14:27:36 UTC
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Briefings
Brazil's unemployment rate reached 5.2% in the third quarter of 2025, marking the lowest level since 2012. The population of unemployed people dropped to 5.6 million, while the occupied population hit a record 103.6 million with a 59% employment rate. Informality remained stable at 37.5% of the working population, and real income rose 3.6% annually to R$ 3,790. Data comes from the IBGE's Pnad Contínua survey.
Key points
- Unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in Q3 2025, the lowest since 2012.
- Unemployed population decreased to 5.6 million from 5.9 million in Q2 2025.
Context
The IBGE's Pnad Contínua survey reported these figures for Brazil, showing the lowest unemployment since 2012. The occupied population reached a record 103.6 million with a 59% employment rate.
Limitations
Data covers only the third quarter of 2025; previous quarters show higher unemployment. Informality rates are estimates based on survey samples. Income figures represent real income, not nominal values.
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