Unemployment

Colombia's unemployment rate reaches lowest since 2001

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

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.

Hong Kong's jobless rate falls by 0.1 percentage point

Hong Kong's unemployment rate for the December to February period stood at 3.8 per cent, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous three months. Improvements were seen in retail, accommodation services, and foundation and superstructure sectors. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the economy's growth momentum should support the labour market, though some sectors face challenges.

CEP deems Treasury's economic goals demanding but achievable

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Chile's Centro de Estudios Públicos (CEP) assessed Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's three key goals for the José Antonio Kast administration: 4% growth, 6% unemployment, and fiscal balance by term's end. Researchers Rodrigo Vergara and Jorge Rodríguez call them ambitious yet feasible, citing past achievements.

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Colombia's January unemployment rate falls to 10.9%

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Colombia's unemployment rate falls to 10.9% in January 2026

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Challenges in Colombian labor market due to high informality

South Africa's economy shows signs of slow recovery

South Africa's economy is displaying early signs of recovery in early 2026, with inflation cooling to 3.5% and unemployment easing slightly to 31.4%. However, experts caution that the improvements are incremental and the overall foundation remains fragile. Structural challenges, including youth unemployment and sector-specific issues, continue to hinder progress.

Western Cape unemployment rate drops to 18.1%

February 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the latest Statistics South Africa data showing the province's unemployment rate at 18.1%, the lowest in the country. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released on February 17, 2026, indicates a 1.5 percentage point decline year-on-year and a five-year low for the region.

Chile's unemployment rises to 8.4% after four months of decline

Chile's National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported that the unemployment rate rose to 8.4% in the September-November 2025 quarter, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous year. This figure ends a streak of labor market improvements, with experts voicing concerns over slowing job creation. The rate has remained above 8% for 35 consecutive months.

Two in three French people see economic situation deteriorating

December 09, 2025 Reported by AI

An Unédic survey finds that 66% of French people believe the economic situation is worsening, nearing levels from the Covid-19 crisis. Job seekers show heightened pessimism about finding lasting employment. This concern stems from sluggish growth, geopolitical tensions, and rising layoffs.

March 13, 2026 19:09