LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina
Argentina: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 18.14 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina is 18.14, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina peaked at 25.16 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 15.99, in 2013.
Argentina ranks 31st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 24.55 | — |
| 2006 | 21.76 | -11.4% |
| 2007 | 18.82 | -13.5% |
| 2008 | 17.13 | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 19.27 | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 17.2 | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 16.12 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 16.35 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 15.99 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 16.68 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 17.45 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 18.47 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 19.21 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 20.86 | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 23.05 | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 25.16 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 21.21 | -15.7% |
| 2022 | 18 | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 16.66 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 18.7 | +12.2% |
| 2025 | 18.7 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 18.36 | -1.8% |
| 2027 | 18.14 | -1.2% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 18.14 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.16, 1.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 18.14 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12.17, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.31 | 17.13 | 24.55 | 5 |
| 2010s | 18.14 | 15.99 | 23.05 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.37 | 16.66 | 25.16 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 28 South Sudan 19.96 compare
- 28 Caribbean 12.77 compare
- 29 Gambia 19.13 compare
- 30 Georgia 18.46 compare
- 32 New Caledonia 17.97 compare
- 33 United States Virgin Islands 17.94 compare
- 34 Morocco 17.83 compare
More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Argentina was 18.14 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 25.16 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.99 in 2013.
- How does Argentina rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Argentina ranks 31st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.