Labour Costs in Brazil increased to 171.86 points in June from 169.88 points in May of 2026. Labour Costs in Brazil averaged 112.24 points from 1989 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 181.87 points in July of 2011 and a record low of 39.60 points in October of 2002. source: Banco Central Do Brasil

Labour Costs in Brazil is expected to be 156.18 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Labour Costs is projected to trend around 150.20 points in 2027 and 155.91 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Employed Persons 103.34 103.06 Million Jul 2026
Employment Rate 58.90 58.80 percent Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.20 62.10 percent Jul 2026
Labour Costs 171.86 169.88 points Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 1621.00 1621.00 BRL/Month Aug 2026
Net Payrolls 58.57 145.16 Thousand Jul 2026
Population 213.42 212.58 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 95.60 94.80 points Jun 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 5.82 5.86 Million Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.30 5.40 percent Jul 2026
Wages 3762.00 3748.00 BRL/Month Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 3605.00 3586.00 BRL/Month Jul 2026


Brazil Labour Costs
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
171.86 169.88 181.87 39.60 1989 - 2026 points Monthly
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