Aracaju Leads Brazil in Job Creation Amid Economic Growth and New Export Credit Policy

Aracaju has emerged as a national leader in job creation during the first five months of 2026, strengthening its local economy and demonstrating a diverse industrial landscape. According to data from the Novo Caged, compiled by the Economic Observatory of Aracaju's Municipal Secretary of Economic Development and Innovation (Semde), the city led 20 economic sectors within Sergipe and held national prominence in an additional 20.

From January to May 2026, Aracaju achieved a net gain of 1,782 new formal jobs across five key sectors. The waste collection sector was the standout, creating 428 jobs and ranking first in Sergipe and second in Brazil. Other sectors with significant employment growth included human resources management (+400 jobs), temporary labor leasing (+354 jobs), appliance manufacturing (+307 jobs), and real estate development (+293 jobs). Additionally, healthcare (+265 jobs), private security (+255 jobs), and construction (+252 jobs) contributed to the city’s economic vitality.

Dilermando Júnior, Aracaju’s municipal secretary of Economic Development and Innovation, attributed this success to a favorable environment fostered by Mayor Emília Corrêa’s administration, emphasizing investment and entrepreneurship. The comprehensive job growth across varied sectors underscores the city’s economic diversification.

In related economic policy news, a federal legislative initiative seeks to bolster Brazil’s export capacity through the creation of the Export Credit Fund (FCE). Project Law 5961/25, currently under review in the Chamber of Deputies, authorizes this fund to facilitate credit access for exporters by financing working capital, machinery purchases, and productive investments. Managed by a committee led by the Ministry of Development and executed by BNDES, the FCE aims to provide responsive financial support amid rising international trade barriers, including U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products.

This combination of local job growth and national export credit initiatives marks a dynamic period for Aracaju and Brazil’s broader economy, with public policies designed to sustain investment, employment, and competitiveness on the global stage.