Brazil Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Brazil's unemployment rate was 5.97% in December 2025, down from 6.80% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 6.80%.
Brazil's unemployment rate stands at 5.97% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 5.97% (down from 6.80% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 5.97% and 13.70%, and is 0.83% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Brazil ranks #98 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 6.80% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 6.80%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5.97% |
| Dec 2024 | 6.80% |
| Dec 2023 | 7.95% |
| Dec 2022 | 9.23% |
| Dec 2021 | 13.16% |
| Dec 2020 | 13.70% |
| Dec 2019 | 11.94% |
| Dec 2018 | 12.33% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Brazil in 2026?
Brazil's unemployment rate was 5.97% in December 2025, down from 6.80% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 6.80%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Brazil?
It fell in the latest reading — 5.97% in December 2025 versus 6.80% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.