Labor force participation rate in Brazil
- Data for: Aug 2026
- Aug 2025: 62.3% (−0.10 pp)
- Source: IBGE, PNAD Contínua (SIDRA table 5944)
62.2% of people aged 14 or over were in the labor force in the quarter ending Aug 2026, according to the PNAD Contínua. A year earlier (Aug 2025), the figure was 62.3% (−0.10 pp).
Series used: labor force participation rate (PNAD Contínua, SIDRA 5944). Data updated on .
Value at the end of each year
| Year | Labor force participation rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through Aug 2026) | 62.2% |
| 2025 | 62.1% |
| 2024 | 62.6% |
| 2023 | 62.2% |
| 2022 | 62.0% |
| 2021 | 62.4% |
| 2020 | 59.4% |
| 2019 | 63.4% |
| 2018 | 63.2% |
| 2017 | 63.1% |
| 2016 | 62.6% |
| 2015 | 62.8% |
Analysis on this topic
How IBGE defines it
It is the share of people aged 14 or over who are in the labor force, that is, who work or look for work.
How to read the numbers
Values are rolling quarters: each point summarizes the three months ending in the month shown, which smooths out month-to-month swings. The PNAD Contínua is a household sample survey, so the figures have a margin of error and IBGE may revise them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest value of "Labor force participation"?
Labor force participation rate: 62.2%, for Aug 2026. A year earlier (Aug 2025): 62.3%.
What does "Labor force participation rate" mean?
It is the share of people aged 14 or over who are in the labor force, that is, who work or look for work.
Where does the "Labor force participation" data come from and when is it updated?
The data come from IBGE, PNAD Contínua (SIDRA table 5944). This page shows the figure for Aug 2026 and the base was updated on Oct 26, 2026. The source may revise numbers already published.
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