Unemployment in Brazil

This report presents statistics and facts about unemployment in Brazil. Firstly, it provides an overview of the Brazilian labor market, for instance, it contains figures on the economically active population, employment distribution by sectors, and informal employment. The second chapter focuses on unemployment numbers and rates, with statistics such as the unemployment rate by gender or by educational attainment. Before addressing young unemployment, the report covers the regional distribution of unemployment. The concluding chapter includes miscellaneous indicators like the compound underemployment rate or the number of discouraged job-seekers.