Campo Grande reports falling unemployment and high administrative efficiency

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Campo Grande has reported significant economic improvements, including the third-lowest unemployment rate among Brazilian capitals for the second quarter of 2026. The unemployment rate fell from 4.3% to 3.1% over the past year, while the labor underutilization rate decreased from 8.2% to 5.1%.

Formal employment data from Novo Caged shows a positive balance of 3,772 new jobs between January and August 2026. The service sector led this growth with 2,617 new positions, followed by construction (1,357), agribusiness (251), and industry (181). Conversely, the commerce sector recorded a loss of 634 jobs.

Additionally, the city has been ranked as a leader in the Center-West region for the efficiency of its public administration by the Centro de Liderança Pública (CLP). This ranking is based on indicators such as administrative costs, accounting quality, transparency, and the speed of business registration. Mayor Adriane Lopes attributed these results to investments in digital modernization, such as the Electronic Information System (SEI!).

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Adriane Lopes · Campo Grande · Centro de Liderança Pública · Novo Caged

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[● 3 SOURCES] The number of unemployed individuals decreased by 27.3%, from approximately 22,000 to 16,000 over one year. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The construction sector added 1,357 formal jobs. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The service sector generated 2,617 new jobs, representing the largest portion of the year's employment growth. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Between January and August 2026, Campo Grande recorded a net gain of 3,772 formal jobs. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Campo Grande holds the third-lowest unemployment rate among Brazilian capitals, following Cuiabá and Palmas. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The commerce sector recorded a net loss of 634 jobs. jornalenoticias.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The labor underutilization rate decreased from 8.2% in the second quarter of 2025 to 5.1% in the second quarter of 2026. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The unemployment rate in Campo Grande fell from 4.3% to 3.1% in the second quarter of 2026. ipatingafc.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mrnews.com.br