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PAIC 2006 shows increase of construction companies June 18, 2008

The Annual Survey of Construction Industry – 2006 shows there were over 1.5 million persons...

In April, retail trade increased by 0.2% in volume and 0.6% in nominal revenue June 17, 2008

These hikes were in relation to March 2008, with indexes seasonally adjusted. In relation to April 2007,...

IBGE releases book about Japanese immigration June 16, 2008

The publication “Resistance & Integration: 100 years of Japanese immigration in Brazil” celebrates the...

Small companies generate highest trade revenue in 2006 June 13, 2008

The Annual Survey of Trade (PAC) shows that the net operational revenue of trade companies with up to...

In May, IPCA increased by 0.79 % June 11, 2008

Index surpassed the value of April (0.55%) and of May 2007 (0.28%), accumulating 2.88% in the...

In Q1 2008, GDP reaches R$ 665.5 billion and grows 0.7% compared to the previous quarter June 10, 2008

GDP at market prices grew by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2008, compared to the same period in...

IBGE holds seminar on the profile of Brazilian municipalities June 09, 2008

The event is free and open to the public. Enrollments are accepted on the web site... The event is...

Industrial employment decreased by -0.2% in April June 09, 2008

There was decrease in the comparison month/ immediately previous month, in the series seasonally...

In May, IBGE keeps estimate of record harvest for 2008 June 09, 2008

Production of cereals, legumes and oilseeds in 2008 (144.3 million tons) is expected to surpass by...

In April, industrial production increased in 6 among 14 surveyed localities June 05, 2008

From March to April, among the regions with positive rates, all increased with results above the...

Country experiences more evolution in economic and social indicators than in environmental ones June 04, 2008

To reveal Brazil’s position and indicate its future path towards sustainability... To reveal...

Air pollution potential of industry in the state of Rio de Janeiro is concentrated in 4 municipalities June 03, 2008

By applying the methodology “Industrial Pollution Projection System” (IPPS), developed by the...

Industrial production increased by 0.2% in April June 03, 2008

In April 2008, the industrial production increased by 0.2% compared to March, in the series with...

IBGE makes available a database for the Legal Amazon vegetation June 02, 2008

The product presents updated alphanumerical (text mode) and graphic information, suitable for the...

Brazil has 130 endangered land invertebrates June 02, 2008

As a sequence to the release of maps of the Brazilian fauna in risk of extinction, IBGE will...

IBGE holds event to disseminate environmental information May 30, 2008

As part of the celebration of the World Environment Day (June 05th), the Brazilian Institute of...

IBGE releases two publications on its 72nd anniversary May 29, 2008

As part of the celebration of it 72nd anniversary of foundation, IBGE releases, today, volume no....

IPCA-15 of May increased by 0.56% May 28, 2008

With a result of 0.56% in May, the Extended National Consumer Price Index- 15 (IPCA-15) was...

In April, unemployment rate was 8.5% May 21, 2008

The rate was stable in relation to March (8.6%), since the change of 0.1 percentage points is not...

IBGE will investigate changes in the Brazilian lifestyle May 16, 2008

The incomes and acquisitions of Brazilian families will be the focus of the 2008/2009 edition of...

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