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Labor market trends in Brazil and Portugal

Overview

Labor market trends in Brazil and Portugal have shown varying indicators of stability and volatility. In Brazil, the market reached a state of technical full employment with an unemployment rate of 6.4%, though high levels of household debt and significant monthly transfers to sports betting and virtual casinos were noted.

In Portugal, the labor market has demonstrated a mix of long-term stability and recent monthly fluctuations. Data from the second quarter of 2026 indicates significant employment resilience, with the active population surpassing 5.7 million for the first time. Approximately 1.39 million professionals, or 25.7% of the total employed population, have remained in the same position for more than 20 years, a trend that appears to have stabilized following a decline since the 2020 pandemic.

While recent Social Security data for July showed a monthly increase in lay-offs—driven by a 77.2% increase in the temporary suspension of work contracts—the outlook for the end of the year appears more positive. A study by ManpowerGroup projects a 32% net employment creation for the final quarter of 2026, a 14-point increase from the previous quarter. Approximately 44% of employers intend to expand their teams, led by the industrial sector with a 40% hiring projection, the highest in four years. This anticipated growth is supported by resilient economic growth, robust exports, and steady household consumption, though risks such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and interest rate pressures persist.

Entities

Portugal · Randstad Research · Brazil · National Institute of Statistics · Instituto Nacional de Estatística

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Portuguese employers plan significant hiring increase for year-end

    ManpowerGroup reports that 44% of Portuguese employers plan to increase staff in the final quarter, driven by industrial demand and technological transformation despite geopolitical and inflationary risks.

  2. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Portugal workforce shows high stability with millions in long-term roles

    In Portugal, 1.39 million professionals—over 25% of the workforce—have held the same job for more than 20 years, according to Randstad Research.

  3. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Portugal lay-off numbers rise monthly despite annual decline

    Portugal's lay-off numbers fell 5.5% year-on-year in July to 3,759, but rose 37.7% compared to June, driven by a surge in temporary contract suspensions.

  4. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Labor market trends show employment growth in Brazil and Portugal

    Brazil faces a paradox of full employment amid rising debt and heavy spending on online betting, while Portugal sees record employment levels and high job stability despite qualification gaps.

Sources

campeaoprovincias.pt · dicaappdodia.com · exame.com · hrportugal.sapo.pt · jornalempresasenegocios.com.br · leianoticias.com.br · lidermagazine.sapo.pt · observador.pt · painelpolitico.com · rhmagazine.pt · sapo.pt · tribunaonline.com.br

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