Employment growth reported in São José dos Campos and Campo Grande

Brazilian cities São José dos Campos and Campo Grande have reported significant growth in formal employment for the first eight months of 2026.

In São José dos Campos, August 2026 saw a positive balance of 1,055 formal jobs, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth. Between January and August, the municipality accumulated 3,792 new positions. The services sector led the expansion with 838 jobs, followed by industry with 275 and construction with 32. Conversely, the commerce sector lost 88 jobs, and agriculture saw a reduction of two.

Campo Grande recorded a positive balance of 3,772 formal jobs from January to August 2026. The services sector was the primary driver with 2,617 vacancies, followed by construction with 1,357. Agriculture added 251 jobs and industry added 181, while commerce saw a loss of 634 positions. In August alone, the city added 435 jobs. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Campo Grande decreased from 4.1% in the first quarter to 3.1% in the second quarter of the year.