Acre's Job Growth Slows in May, Still Maintains Positive Net Employment

The Brazilian state of Acre maintained a positive net job growth in May, although the pace of hiring decelerated compared to previous months. According to data from the General Registry of Employed and Dismissed (Caged), released by the Ministry of Labor and Employment, the state opened 848 formal jobs. This figure resulted from 4,780 hires and 3,932 dismissals. While positive, this net gain of 848 positions is lower than the 1,066 jobs created in March and 1,002 in April. As of May, Acre had a total of 111,284 active formal employment contracts. The services sector was the primary driver of job creation, accounting for 469 of the net new positions through 2,288 hires and 1,819 dismissals. Other sectors also contributed positively: construction added 141 jobs, commerce 94, industry 92, and agriculture 55. The capital city, Rio Branco, was responsible for the majority of job creation, contributing 757 positions, approximately 89% of the state's total. Conversely, 13 municipalities experienced more dismissals than hires, with Feijó showing the largest deficit of 41 jobs. Nationally, Brazil created 73,000 formal jobs in May, a significant decrease of 52.3% compared to May 2025, marking the weakest May for job creation since 2020.