| Actual | Previous | |
| Month over Month | 147,358 | 129,775 |
Highlights
Brazil's labour market continues to show resilience, surpassing 1.5 million new formal jobs in the first eight months of 2025. August alone added over 147,000 jobs, pushing the total stock of formal employment contracts to a record 48.69 million. Since January 2023, the country has created 4.63 million jobs, signalling a steady expansion in formal employment.
The services sector remains the engine of growth, responsible for over half of new jobs in 2025 (773,000), with education and public services playing pivotal roles in August. Industry followed with 273,000 jobs, particularly in food manufacturing, while construction and commerce also delivered solid gains. Agriculture was the only sector in decline last month.
At the regional level, São Paulo dominated in absolute numbers, while Amapá, Mato Grosso, and Piauí led in proportional growth. Women, youth (aged 1824), and workers with secondary education captured the bulk of new opportunities, highlighting employment inclusivity; however, disparities by race persist.
Salaries saw modest growth, with the average admission wage rising to R$2,295.01. Overall, the data suggest that Brazil's job creation is broad-based and resilient, but sustaining this trajectory will depend on addressing sectoral weaknesses and ensuring equitable opportunities.