Unemployment in Brazil Reaches 5.8 Million in August, IBGE Points Out
A graduate journalist from Cásper Líbero, he holds a postgraduate degree in political marketing and electoral propaganda from USP. He worked for ESPN's website, covering the Beijing Olympics in China in 2008. He also worked for Metrópoles, InfoMoney, O Antagonista, iG, and Terra, covering politics and economy. As a press advisor, he worked in the Chamber of Deputies and the Ministry of Culture. He is the author of the books 'Dias: A Vida do Maior Jogador do São Paulo nos Anos 1960' and '20 Jogos Eternos do São Paulo.'
TL;DR
- Brazil's unemployment rate was 5.3% in the June-August 2026 quarter.
- This represents 5.8 million unemployed individuals.
- The employed population reached a record 103.5 million.
- The employment level stood at 58.9%.
- The results aligned with financial market projections.