Sergipe records decrease in unemployment and increase in average income

According to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) in the Continuous National Household Sample Survey (Pnad Contínua), Sergipe recorded a reduction in the unemployment rate to 7.9% in the second quarter of 2026. This figure is lower than the 8.6% recorded in the first quarter of this year and the 8.1% from the same period in 2025.

This improvement in labor market indicators in Sergipe corresponds to a trend of better economic conditions in the state. The increase in the average income of the population was also highlighted, emphasizing regional economic growth.

The rise in average income may reflect the economic development initiatives implemented in the state over the past few years, although more details about these policies are not available in the provided data.

These results were presented in a release made on Friday, August 14, 2026, marking an important moment for analyzing the evolution of employment in the Northeast region of Brazil.