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COVID-19: Brazil’s services activity rises 16.7% y/y in August

Notably, the activities of services provided to families rose by 42.2%
Notably, the activities of services provided to families rose by 42.2%
Notably, the activities of services provided to families rose by 42.2%
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21st October 2021
services index, transport, hospitality, Brazil

Brazil’s volume of services recorded the sixth annual increase in a row in August, by 16.7% y/y, amid an increase in the number of vaccinated people against the COVID-19 in the country.

Notably, the activities of services provided to families rose by 42.2%

Notably, the activities of services provided to families rose by 42.2% y/y in August, reflecting a low base effect, as the demand for bars, restaurants and hotels was subdued in the previous year. The subindex of transport and mail rose by 19.6% y/y in August, while the subindex of information and communication services expanded by 13.6% y/y.

Further data and analysis on Brazil’s economy are available on the CEIC Brazil Economy in a Snapshot – Q3 2021 report.

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21st October 2021 COVID-19: Brazil’s services activity rises 16.7% y/y in August