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Brazil's

Economic indicators

9

World ranked

Brazil ranks 9 in the world by current economic output

$2.2tn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

1

LATAM ranked

Brazil is ranked 1 in LATAM by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Brazil, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

4.1%

Current rate

▼ 0.5% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Brazil's inflation rate

120 days

Maternity leave

Maternity: 120-day paid leave at full salary, extendable with doctor's note; reimbursed via tax deductions. Paternity: 5-day paid leave at full salary. No parental leave law in Brazil.

15 days

Sick leave

Employees can take unlimited sick leave with varied pay: 0-15 days at 100% by the employer, and post-15 days at 91% up to BRL 6,433.57 by the INSS.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Brazil's

Labor market

Brazil vs world population age distribution

213m

Population

Brazil has a population of about 213m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

9 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

38 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Employees may work 44 hours/week, including 8 hours Monday to Friday and 4 hours on Saturday, potentially earning overtime.

8%

Current percentage

▼ 1.3% reduction

Brazil has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a large decrease, suggesting a positive shift toward better economic stability with significant improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Brazil's

Top performing companies and industries

Top performing companies

  • JBS
  • BRF
  • Assai Atacadista

Top industries

  • iron ore
  • motor vehicles and parts
  • steel

Ratio of males to females (by age)

73 / 53

Male

In Brazil there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Brazil's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.