Argentina: Employment
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The most recent value is 12.85 million employed people as of January 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 12.9 million employed people. Historically, the average for Argentina from January 2012 to January 2026 is 12.2 million employed people. The minimum of 10.93 million employed people was recorded in January 2012, while the maximum of 13.41 million employed people was reached in December 2023.
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- Measure: million employed people
- Source: Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security of Argentina
| Recent values | Argentina: Employment, million people |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jan | 12.85 |
| 2025 Dec | 12.9 |
| 2025 Nov | 12.85 |
| 2025 Oct | 12.85 |
| 2025 Sep | 12.86 |
| 2025 Aug | 12.85 |
| 2025 Jul | 12.86 |
| 2025 Jun | 12.87 |
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Definition: The number of people, in millions, engaged in the economy as paid employees or as self-employed.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 22.29 | 2024 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 7.14 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 8.14 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 6.40 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 21.19 | 2024 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 61.91 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 43.05 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 52.94 | 2024 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 71.80 | 2024 | percent |
| Self-employment | 25.75 | 2023 | percent |
| Informal employment | 46.40 | 2020 | percent |
| Employment | 12.85 | 1/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 7.60 | Q2/2025 | percent |