Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Brazil

Brazil: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 6.64 million Persons in 2013. ▼ Falling

Latest (2013)
6.64 million Persons
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
3rd
of 46 countries
All-time high
8.78 million Persons
in 2005
All-time low
6.24 million Persons
in 2012
Years of data
9
2004–2013

Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Brazil, 2004–2013

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M2004200820132004: 8.1M Persons2005: 8.8M Persons2006: 8.0M Persons2007: 7.8M Persons2008: 7.0M Persons2009: 8.3M Persons2011: 6.7M Persons2012: 6.2M Persons2013: 6.6M Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2013, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Brazil stood at 6.64 million Persons.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Brazil peaked at 8.78 million Persons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.24 million Persons, in 2012.

That places Brazil 3rd out of 46 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.02 million Persons 7.01 million Persons 8.78 million Persons 6
2010s 6.53 million Persons 6.24 million Persons 6.72 million Persons 3

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 1 OECD 47.45 million Persons
  2. 2 United States 6.83 million Persons compare
  3. 4 South Africa 5.07 million Persons compare
  4. 5 Russia 3.94 million Persons compare
  5. 6 Spain 2.61 million Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Brazil?
Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Brazil was 6.64 million Persons in 2013, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 8.78 million Persons in 2005.
What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 6.24 million Persons in 2012.
How does Brazil rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
Brazil ranks 3rd out of 46 countries with data for 2013.
Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
54 places, 1,325 data points, 1995–2025
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<p>This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3).</p> <p><strong>Data definition and source</strong></p> <p>The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites.</p> <p><strong>Definition of regions</strong></p> <p>Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD_territorial-grid_TL2024.pdf">(pdf)</a> and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD%20Territorial%20correspondence%20-%20TL2024c.xlsx">(xlsx)</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cite this dataset</strong></p> <p>OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database&nbsp;<a href="http://oe.cd/geostats">http://oe.cd/geostats</a>.</p> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://regions-cities-atlas.oecd.org/">OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-2024_f42db3bf-en.html">OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance</a></li> </ul> <p>For questions and/or comments, please email <a href="mailto:RegionStat@oecd.org">RegionStat@oecd.org</a>.</p>