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Brazil labor market hits record 103 million employed in 2025

According to data from the IBGE, Brazil's labor market reached several historic milestones in 2025. The number of employed people hit a record 103 million, while the number of unemployed individuals fell to 6.1 million, the lowest level recorded by the survey.

Entrepreneurship and formalization also saw significant shifts. The proportion of entrepreneurs with a CNPJ registration reached a record 35%, totaling approximately 10.7 million people. Within the self-employed category, the formalization rate reached a historical high of 27.1%. Among employers, 81.1% maintain a CNPJ registration.

Regarding work arrangements, the home office model has stabilized. Approximately 7.9% of the employed population worked primarily from home in 2025, a figure that remains well above pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, the unionization rate in the country remained stable at 8.8%.

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Brazil · CGIBS · Comitê Gestor do IBS · Comitê Gestor do Simples Nacional · Confederação das Associações Comerciais e Empresariais do Brasil · Contabilizei · Fiesp · IBGE · MEI · Receita Federal · SERPRO · Sebrae

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