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Colombia's unemployment rate drops to 8.8% in March 2026

30 أبريل، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

The Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) reported that Colombia's unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in March 2026—the lowest for any March since 2001, continuing the downward trend from 10.9% in January and 9.2% in February—with 2.34 million people unemployed (down 174,000). This marks a 0.8 percentage point drop from 9.6% in March 2025. The employed population grew by 650,000 (2.7%), while the January-March quarter rate stood at 9.6%. Neiva ranked among cities with the lowest unemployment.

South africa's unemployment rate rises to 32.7 percent in first quarter

Stats SA data released on Tuesday showed South Africa's unemployment rate increased to 32.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up 1.3 percentage points from the previous quarter.

Grupo Cibest warns of high informality in Colombian labor market

5 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Grupo Cibest warned of high labor informality and vulnerable self-employment in Colombia, despite job creation recovery. Dane data showed an unemployment rate of 8.8% in March. The report highlights challenges including 55.6% informality and wage growth without productivity gains.

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Unemployment rate in January 2026 drops to 10.9% in Colombia

In January 2026, Colombia's unemployment rate stood at 10.9%, the lowest for a first month since 2001, according to the Dane. While 324,000 new jobs were created, 60% were self-employment positions. This indicates employment improvement, but raises concerns about job quality.

Colombia's January unemployment rate falls to 10.9%

28 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

DANE reported a 10.9% unemployment rate for January 2026, the lowest in recent history for a first month of the year, despite a 23% minimum wage increase. Informality dropped to 55%, and the employed population grew by 324,000 people. Yet, these official figures are sparking political polarization.

Colombia's unemployment rate reaches lowest since 2001

Colombia's National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that the unemployment rate for 2025 was 8.9%, the lowest since 2001. This figure marks a 1.3 percentage point decrease from 2024. In December 2025, the rate fell to 8%, with employed population rising by 603,000 people.

Gambling surges in South Africa amid economic hardship

19 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

South Africa's gambling industry has grown rapidly, with turnover reaching R1.5 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year, despite high unemployment and financial strain on households. This expansion, driven largely by online betting, reflects coping mechanisms rather than economic confidence. Problem gambling rates have risen sharply, straining mental health services.

03 مايو 2026 18:30