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2025 Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean

In its Labour Overview 2025, the ILO finds that despite gains, structural gaps and informality persist as changes in the world of work demand attention.

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The 2025 Labour Overview is being released at a pivotal moment for Latin America and the Caribbean. The region is undergoing a period of profound transformation, driven by technological acceleration, the climate crisis, and the persistence of structural inequalities.

What is the situation in the labour markets of Latin America and the Caribbean?

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Executive summary

Executive Summary: 2025 Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean - PDF 706.76 KB

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Author(s)

  • ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

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