Unemployment in Amazonas closes 2025 at 8.4%, above the national average, says IBGE
The unemployment rate in Amazonas was reported at 8.4% for 2025, higher than the national average of 5.6%.
Unemployment in Amapá drops to 7.9% in 2025, reaching the lowest level since 2012
In 2025, Amapá recorded a 7.9% unemployment rate, the lowest since 2012, indicating a positive trend in job availability in the region.
FGV website back online, but does not show IBGE exam location
The FGV website has resumed functionality, but it has not yet provided the exam locations for the IBGE public competition.
Midwest MG deviates from and falls short of the schooling target of elementary education met in 2022 and 2023, says IBGE
In 2024, the Midwest region of Minas Gerais slightly deviated from the schooling target for elementary education, having previously met the goal in 2022 and 2023.
Triangle and Alto ParanaÃba exceed school enrollment targets in high school and have the lowest illiteracy rate, says IBGE
The Triangle and Alto ParanaÃba regions in Brazil have surpassed high school enrollment targets and achieved the lowest illiteracy rate in history according to IBGE statistics.
Zona da Mata achieves schooling targets for Primary Education and exceeds index for Secondary Education, says IBGE
Zona da Mata has met its basic education enrollment targets ahead of schedule, according to the IBGE.
Unemployment in Acre falls to 6.4% in the 4th quarter of 2025; average income remained at R$ 2,900
The unemployment rate in Acre has reached 6.4% for the fourth quarter of 2025, marking one of the lowest rates since records began in 2012.
IBGE: Unemployment falls to 8.1% in RN in 2025, the lowest rate in historical series
The unemployment rate in Rio Grande do Norte fell to 8.1% in 2025, marking the lowest rate recorded since the start of the IBGE historical series in 2012.
Unemployment ends 2025 with the lowest annual average in the series in 19 states and the Federal District, says IBGE
The unemployment rate in Brazil reached its lowest annual average in 2025 for 19 states and the Federal District, according to IBGE.
Unemployment falls in six Brazilian states in the 4th quarter of 2025, says IBGE
Unemployment rates decreased in six Brazilian states during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report from IBGE.
Retail sector in ParaÃba records the 3rd highest growth rate in the country in 2025, points out IBGE
The retail sector in ParaÃba has achieved the third-highest growth rate in Brazil for 2025, significantly outperforming the national average.
Brazil's retail sales have another year of growth in 2025, indicates IBGE
Brazil's retail sales grew by 1.6% in 2025 but showed significant slowdown compared to the previous year, with December witnessing the most considerable drop due to early Christmas shopping.
Services sector grows for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, says IBGE
The services sector in Brazil has seen growth for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, particularly driven by technology-related services.
Service Sector in ParaÃba Records Second Highest Growth Rate in the Country in 2025, According to IBGE
The service sector in ParaÃba achieved the second highest growth rate in Brazil for 2025, as reported by IBGE, with a notable increase of 5.7% from January to December.
Brazil produced 11 million tons of beef in 2025
Brazil's beef production reached 11 million tons in 2025, making it the largest producer in the world, defying prior market expectations of a decline.
Turbulence Before GDP Release Rekindles Attacks on IBGE
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) faces renewed attacks on its credibility ahead of the upcoming GDP announcement due to internal turmoil and leadership changes.
Inflation remains at 0.33% in January, repeating December's rate
Brazil's inflation rate in January was recorded at 0.33%, matching the rate from December 2025, according to the IBGE.
Brazil registers 1.6 million cases of child labor, but less than 1% was reached by inspections
In Brazil, 1.6 million children and adolescents are engaged in child labor, yet fewer than 1% have been addressed by inspections.
Industrial production ends 2025 with strong slowdown
Brazil's industrial sector showed significant deceleration in 2025, with a quarterly decline reported for the first time since late 2024, leading to a mere 0.6% production growth for the year compared to 3.1% in 2024.
Industrial production in Brazil falls 1.2% in December, says IBGE
Brazilian industrial production experienced a 1.2% decline in December compared to the previous month, according to data released by IBGE.