Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil increased by 228 thousand in March of 2026. Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil averaged 75.19 Thousand from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 432.00 Thousand in February of 2025 and a record low of -860.50 Thousand in April of 2020. source: Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, MTE

Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil is expected to be 120.00 Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Net Payrolls is projected to trend around 170.00 Thousand in 2027 and 250.00 Thousand in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-31 05:30 PM
Net Payrolls
Feb 255.32K 112.33K 270K 360.0K
2026-04-29 06:30 PM
Net Payrolls
Mar 228.21K 255.32K 150K 150K
2026-05-29 05:30 PM
Net Payrolls
Apr 228.21K


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 101.98 102.15 Million Mar 2026
Employment Rate 58.20 58.40 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.00 61.90 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 189.15 186.68 points Feb 2026
Minimum Wages 1621.00 1621.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026
Net Payrolls 228.21 255.32 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 213.42 212.58 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 91.10 87.70 points Feb 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 6.58 6.24 Million Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.10 5.80 percent Mar 2026
Wages 3679.00 3652.00 BRL/Month Feb 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 3567.00 3485.00 BRL/Month Feb 2026


Brazil Net Payrolls
In Brazil, net payrolls refer to the change in total formal employment, that is, the difference between admitted and dismissed.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
228.21 255.32 432.00 -860.50 1999 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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Brazil Posts Strongest Job Gain Since April 2025
Brazil created 255,321 jobs in February 2026, up from 112,334 net payrolls in January and the highest since February 2025. There were 2,381,767 hires and 2,126,446 layoffs. By sector, all five major activity groups posted gains: services up 177,953, general industry up 32,027, construction up 31,099, agriculture up 8,123, and commerce up 6,127. By region, all five Brazilian regions showed positive balances, with the Mid-West recording the highest percentage increase at 0.89%. By state, 24 of 27 posted gains, led by São Paulo up 95,896 (0.66%), Rio Grande do Sul up 24,392 (0.84%), and Minas Gerais up 22,874 (0.46%). By demographics, women accounted for 155,064 new jobs and men for 100,257. People aged 18–24 led with 116,925 jobs. Those with high school education gained 162,295 positions. People earning 1–1.5 minimum salaries added 169,007 jobs.
2026-03-31
Brazil Net Payrolls Beat Forecasts in January
Brazil created 112,334 formal jobs in January 2026, surpassing forecasts of 92 thousand and marking the highest level since September 2025. This reflects the net difference between 2.2 million hires and 2.1 million dismissals during the month. The country now has over 48.5 million active formal employment contracts. Four of the five major economic sectors posted growth, led by industry (+55.0 thousand jobs), construction (+50.5 thousand), services (+40.5 thousand), and agriculture (+23.1 thousand). The commerce sector posted a net loss of 56,800 jobs, a seasonal post-holiday decline. Eighteen of twenty-seven states recorded job growth, with Santa Catarina (+19.0 thousand), Mato Grosso (+18.7 thousand), and Rio Grande do Sul (+18.4 thousand) posting the largest gains.
2026-03-03
Brazil Sheds Jobs in Decemeber
Brazil shed 618,164 formal jobs in December 2025, well above forecasts for a loss of around 478,000 and reversing November’s gain of 85,900. December typically sees seasonal layoffs, and the 1.26% monthly decline was broadly in line with the recent December average of 1.07%. All five major sectors posted net losses, led by services (-280,810), followed by industry (-135,087), construction (-104,077), commerce (-54,355), and agriculture (-43,836). Every state recorded negative balances, with the largest losses in São Paulo (-224,282), Minas Gerais (-72,755), and Paraná (-51,087).
2026-01-29