Unemployment in Brazil for April Reaches 11.2 Percent
The unemployment rate in Brazil rose again in the movable quarter ended in April 2016 (February, March, April), reaching 11.2...
May 31, 2016Topic
Unemployment
Brazil Unemployment Among Young Reaches 24.1 Percent
According to a recent study from the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), the unemployment rate among individuals about...
May 23, 2016
Retail Sales in Rio de Janeiro Fall 6.1 Percent in March
The retail sales in Rio de Janeiro fell 6.1 percent in March this year, compared to March 2015, according to...
April 27, 2016
Unemployment Rate in Brazil Continues to Rise
The number of unemployed persons increased by more than 135,000 in February, registering the worst month of February since 2009.
March 24, 2016
Unemployment Rate in Brazil Reaches 7.6 Percent in January
The rate for January is the highest for the month since 2009.
February 26, 2016Brazil Seen by Eurasia Group as One of Top Risks in 2016
Brazil is expected to face tough economic and political challenges this year and made Eurasia Group's top ten risk list.
January 6, 2016
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Remains Stable in October
The country's unemployment rate is the highest for the month of October since 2007.
November 19, 2015
Unemployment Rate Increases in Brazil to 8.7 Percent in Q3
Brazil registered the highest unemployment rate in a third quarter since 2012, with 8.8 million people looking for work.
October 29, 2015
Unemployment Rises to 7.5 Percent in Brazil
Unemployment in Brazil has hit its highest level for the month of July since 2009 reaching 7.5 percent, according to...
August 21, 2015