Last year, the state had the lowest rate since the beginning of the IBGE historical series, in 2012. The index was 5%. The data was released by Fundação Seade based on information from IBGE.
Unemployment in the state was lower than the national average, 5.6% last year, and the Southeast region, 5.3%.
The study also showed that the population with a formal contract rose 5.2% from 2024 to 2025, and the population without a formal contract fell 8.7%.
The governor (Republicans) has presented the data as an asset of his administration, on the eve of the electoral campaign. He also emphasizes the comparison with national data, which is the responsibility of the Lula government.
“We have achieved impactful results for workers in São Paulo thanks to the commitment to modernizing the public sector that we have established since day 1 of government. It is a very successful cycle: we have created a reliable business environment, which is reflected in the generation of jobs which, in turn, transforms the lives of entire families. The increase in formal vacancies, which bring greater security to workers, is also a reason for celebration”, says Tarcísio.
The government also mentions that the real average income in the state was R$4,190, while in Brazil it was R$3,560 in 2025.
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