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Digital platform labor trends in Brazil

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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.~~ 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 ~~such as~~ 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.

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