Argentina Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Argentina's unemployment rate was 7.38% in December 2025, up from 1.73% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 1.73%.
Argentina's unemployment rate stands at 7.38% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 7.38% (up from 1.73% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 1.73% and 18.80%, and is 5.65% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Argentina ranks #74 on unemployment rate by latest value. It rose from 1.73% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 1.73%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 7.38% |
| Dec 2024 | 1.73% |
| Dec 2023 | 6.14% |
| Dec 2022 | 6.80% |
| Dec 2021 | 8.74% |
| Dec 2020 | 11.46% |
| Dec 2019 | 9.84% |
| Dec 2018 | 9.22% |
Data: Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization (CC BY 4.0). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Argentina in 2026?
Argentina's unemployment rate was 7.38% in December 2025, up from 1.73% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 1.73%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Argentina?
It rose in the latest reading — 7.38% in December 2025 versus 1.73% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.