# Rio de Janeiro regional employment trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-regional-employment-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-02T11:11:43.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In July, formal employment in parts of Rio de Janeiro showed mixed results. While job creation slowed by 38.76% in Northern Rio de Janeiro compared to June, Macaé led regional growth with 893 new jobs. Conversely, Campos dos Goytacazes experienced a decline of 124 positions.

In Petrópolis, the month ended with a negative balance of 279 formal jobs, primarily driven by losses in the service sector. However, the industrial sector in Petrópolis added 36 jobs, contributing to a positive cumulative balance of 760 jobs for the first seven months of the year.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Rio de Janeiro employment shows mixed results in July

Formal employment in Rio de Janeiro showed varied results in July; Macaé led job creation while Petrópolis and Campos dos Goytacazes reported declines in formal positions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-employment-shows-mixed-results-in-july

### 2026-08-19: Rio das Ostras festivals generate R$ 5 million for local economy

Festivals in Rio das Ostras generated R$ 5.01 million and 230 jobs, attracting 27,000 visitors from various regions, including Rio de Janeiro.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-das-ostras-festivals-generate-r-5-million-for-local-economy

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