Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil
Brazil: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and was 27.36 million in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
27.36 million
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
8th
of 108 countries
All-time high
57.86 million
in 2005
All-time low
27.36 million
in 2021
Years of data
37
1981–2021
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil, 1981–2021
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil is 27.36 million, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil peaked at 57.86 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 27.36 million, in 2021.
That places Brazil 8th out of 108 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 37.91 million | — |
| 1982 | 39.76 million | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 40.25 million | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 40.88 million | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 43.03 million | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 42.17 million | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 43.78 million | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 46.06 million | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 45.09 million | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 46.37 million | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 51.25 million | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 51.73 million | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 53.45 million | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 52.30 million | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 53.14 million | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 53.47 million | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 54.50 million | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 56.07 million | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 56.28 million | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 56.03 million | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 57.64 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 57.86 million | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 56.50 million | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 55.71 million | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 54.68 million | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 53.81 million | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 50.82 million | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 46.64 million | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 46.49 million | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 45.30 million | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 44.87 million | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 43.31 million | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 43.34 million | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 41.72 million | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 40.97 million | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 34.54 million | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 27.36 million | -20.8% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 27.36 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.01 million, 27.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 27.36 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.67 million, 16.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 42.10 million | 37.91 million | 46.06 million | 9 |
| 1990s | 52.03 million | 46.37 million | 54.50 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 56.06 million | 53.81 million | 57.86 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 44.83 million | 40.97 million | 50.82 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 30.95 million | 27.36 million | 34.54 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Brazil was 27.36 million in 2021, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 57.86 million in 2005.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.36 million in 2021.
- How does Brazil rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
- Brazil ranks 8th out of 108 countries with data for 2021.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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