unemployment · Brazil
Brazil Unemployment Rate 2025
6.0%
| Year | unemployment (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 7.9% |
| 2022 | 9.2% |
| 2021 | 13.2% |
| 2020 | 13.7% |
| 2019 | 11.9% |
| 2018 | 12.3% |
Unemployment rate (% of labour force), from the World Bank / ILO. See the full Brazil economy dashboard, plus regional inflation and interest rates.
Brazil unemployment — key questions
What is Brazil's unemployment rate?
Brazil's unemployment is 6.0% as of 2025 (World Bank).
What was Brazil's highest and lowest unemployment in the last decade?
Brazil's unemployment peaked at 13.7% in 2020 and was lowest at 6.0% in 2025.
Is unemployment in Brazil rising or falling?
Brazil's unemployment moved from 6.8% to 6.0% in the latest year.