Monthly Estimate of the Economically Active Population. 09/2026

The unemployed populationwould stand at 356.2 thousand people in September this year, according to the Monthly Estimate of the Economically Active Population, a figure representing an increase of 2.7% compared with September 2025 and an increase of 1.4% compared with August this year. This value would set the unemployment rate for September at 8.1%.

The employed population is estimated to reach 4,034.7 thousand persons people in September, a value representing a year-over-year increase of 2.3% and a an increase of 1.5% compared to August. The estimate of the employment rate in the month offor September would be 57.5%.

With regard to economically active population, it is estimated to stand at 4,390.9 thousand people in September, a figure representing a year-over-year increase of 2.3% and an increase of 1.5% compared to August. This value would set the activity rate at 62.5% in September.

The Monthly Estimate of the Economically Active Population is part of experimental statistics. The results published are provisional, may be subject to revision and improvement, and are not considered official statistics.