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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...

In March, retail sales increased by 1.8% and nominal revenue by 2.3% May 15, 2008

These results with seasonal adjustment were in relation to February 2008. In relation to March...

Industrial employment changed by 0.1% in March May 12, 2008

The indicator remained stable in the month/immediately previous month comparison (seasonally...

IPCA of April increased by 0.55% May 09, 2008

The Extended National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) of April increased by 0.55%, above the result of...

National Index of Construction increased by 0.37% in April May 08, 2008

The National Index of Construction (Sinapi), calculated by the IBGE in partnership with Caixa...

Better prospects for wheat and corn increase grain harvest estimate to 142.6 million metric tons in 2008 May 08, 2008

Increases in the expected production of wheat (12.4%) and 2nd harvest corn (15.7%) compared to...

In March, industrial production grew in 8 among 14 surveyed localities May 08, 2008

From February to March, the regional indexes of industrial production seasonally adjusted grew in...

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