Brazil Unemployment Rate
6.8%▲ +0.25 pt
Feb 2025 · Monthly
Brazil's unemployment rate rose to 6.78% in February 2025 from 6.54% in January. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 14.91% recorded in March 2021 and above the all-time low of 4.4% from December 1993. The series dates back to January 1992.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8% | 6.5% | 14.9%Mar 2021 | 4.4%Dec 1993 | 1992 – 2025 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 212.8M | 212.0M | 212.8M | 72.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 1.9% | 1.8% | 12.3% | -10.2% | Jun 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Brazil averaged 9.4% from 1992 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 14.9% in Mar 2021 and a record low of 4.4% in Dec 1993. The series is reported monthly with history from 1992.
The unemployment rate measures the number of unemployed persons as a percentage of the labor force. It is reported monthly for Brazil. The series spans from January 1992 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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