Spending on the federal government's unemployment insurance program reached around R$ 50 billion in 2025, after four consecutive years of growth. During this period, the number of program beneficiaries also grew significantly.
Brazil's unemployment rate fell considerably during the same interval. The indicator dropped from 14.2% in the second quarter of 2021 to 5.8% in 2025, reaching 5.3% in the most recent available data.
The article raises the question of whether it is time to review unemployment insurance, given the contrast between increased spending on the program and the significant decline in unemployment in the country. The article is exclusive for subscribers and requires registration for full access.
