Latin America & Caribbean
Brazil Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
6.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-12.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
13.7%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
6.0%
Recorded in 2025
10-Year Average
10.5%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Brazil's unemployment rate of 5.97 percent indicates a relatively stable labor market. This rate is considered low compared to historical data, suggesting a positive economic trend. The country's unemployment performance is influenced by various factors, including government policies and economic growth.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.0% | 0.8% | -12.2% |
| 2024 | 6.8% | 1.1% | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 7.9% | 1.3% | -13.9% |
| 2022 | 9.2% | 3.9% | -29.8% |
| 2021 | 13.2% | 0.5% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 1.8% | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 11.9% | 0.4% | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 12.3% | 0.5% | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 12.8% | 1.2% | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 11.6% | 3.0% | +35.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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