# Digital platform labor trends in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-platform-labor-trends-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-04T00:57:22.000Z. Sources: 47. Developments: 2.

Data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) indicates that approximately 1.96 million people in Brazil worked via digital platforms in 2025, accounting for 1.9% of the total employed population. Most of these workers are self-employed.

The largest group consists of 1.2 million passenger transport workers, including 1.1 million users of apps like Uber and 99, and 232,000 using taxi-specific apps. Other segments include 376,000 delivery workers using platforms such as iFood, Rappi, and Zé Delivery, and 313,000 individuals providing professional services like design, translation, and telemedicine.

While monthly earnings are comparable to the traditional private sector, platform workers face different conditions, including longer average weekly hours (44.7 hours versus 39.3 hours) and lower hourly pay. Specifically, the hourly income for platform workers is approximately 12% lower, at R$ 16.20 per hour compared to R$ 18.40 for traditional workers. Furthermore, the report notes a high level of informality, with 72.1% of platform workers classified as informal.

## Claims

- Approximately 1.96 million people worked via digital platforms in Brazil in 2025. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- Approximately 1.2 million platform workers in Brazil are involved in passenger transport. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- Approximately 1.2 million platform workers are engaged in passenger transport. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- About 376,000 people work as delivery drivers for food and products via apps. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Approximately 313,000 workers use apps for general or professional services, such as design and translation. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- About 376,000 people, or 19.2% of platform workers, work in food and product delivery. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Platform workers in Brazil work an average of 44.7 hours per week, compared to 39.3 hours for non-platform private sector workers. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Platform workers earn 12% less per hour than non-platform workers in the private sector. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Platform workers work an average of 44.7 hours per week, compared to 39.3 hours for other private sector workers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The average hourly income for platform workers is R$ 16.20, which is 12% lower than the R$ 18.40 earned by non-platform workers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 72.1% of app-based workers are in informal employment. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 84.4% of the platform workers are men. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Brazil: Nearly 2 million people work via digital platforms

IBGE reports nearly 2 million Brazilians worked via digital platforms in 2025, facing longer hours and 12% lower hourly pay than traditional private sector workers.

45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-announces-8000-postgraduate-vacancies-for-teachers

### 2026-08-26: Brazil's cultural sector faces high informality among 5.9 million workers

In Brazil, the cultural sector employs 5.9 million people, but 44.6% work informally. Experts suggest artists prioritize financial organization and negotiation to build sustainable careers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-cultural-sector-faces-high-informality-among-59-million-workers

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