Mato Grosso do Sul labor force grows 21.3% since 2012

Data from the 2025 PNAD Contínua released by IBGE highlights significant shifts in the labor market of Mato Grosso do Sul. Between 2012 and 2025, the population in the labor force in the state grew by 21.3%, rising from 1.251 million to 1.517 million people.

Key trends in the region include an increase in the participation of the transport and public sectors in employment, while agriculture and domestic services have lost ground. Additionally, there has been a rise in female participation in night shifts and an increase in the educational levels of employed workers.

Regarding formalization and organization, the number of workers associated with unions decreased by 48.2% between 2012 and 2025, though association with cooperatives has begun to rise after two years of stability. Mato Grosso do Sul also holds the highest percentage in the country of individuals who work using their own vehicles.