Labour Costs in Brazil increased to 172.74 points in March from 165.28 points in February of 2026. Labour Costs in Brazil averaged 111.84 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 147.80 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 150.48 points in 2027 and 156.05 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Employed Persons 102.33 101.98 Million Apr 2026
Employment Rate 58.40 58.20 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.00 62.00 percent Apr 2026
Labour Costs 172.74 165.28 points Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 1621.00 1621.00 BRL/Month May 2026
Net Payrolls 85.89 228.21 Thousand Apr 2026
Population 213.42 212.58 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 96.70 90.80 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 6.32 6.58 Million Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.80 6.10 percent Apr 2026
Wages 3732.00 3750.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 3542.00 3541.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026


Brazil Labour Costs
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
172.74 165.28 181.87 39.60 1989 - 2026 points Monthly
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