FX.co ★ Brazil’s Service Sector Accelerates in December, Year-on-Year Growth Rises to 3.4%

Brazil’s service sector closed 2025 on a stronger footing, with year-over-year growth accelerating to 3.4% in December 2025, up from 2.7% in November 2025. The figures, updated on 12 February 2026, highlight a firming recovery in services activity at the end of the year.

The “actual” December reading reflects the change in the sector’s output compared with December a year earlier, while the “previous” figure captures November’s performance versus the same month a year before. The step-up from 2.7% to 3.4% suggests a broad-based improvement in demand across Brazil’s service industries heading into 2026.

For investors and policymakers, the acceleration in service-sector growth may signal improving domestic conditions and potentially stronger support for overall GDP, as services represent a significant share of Brazil’s economy. The latest data will likely feed into expectations for monetary policy and corporate earnings in service-oriented sectors.