Asia-Pacific Labour Market Insights

Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022

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Jobs in Asia and the Pacific record modest recovery while future growth prospects remain challenging
Region’s labour market yet to get back on pre-crisis track while clear need exists to drive decent work in sectors employing the majority of workers.

  1. Which workers have seen the strongest recovery in employment?

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    Which sectors account for the highest shares of total employment in Asia-Pacific?

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    How many working hours have been lost due to the crisis?

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    How big is the jobs gap in Asia-Pacific that opened up since the pandemic?

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    How many workers in Asia-Pacific live in poverty?

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