Unemployment

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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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.