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Unemployment rate (EPH, quarterly) Unemployment rateWhat it isThe share of the labour force without work and looking for it, published quarterly by INDEC from its household survey of urban areas.What it means for youIt shows how tight the labour market is, which affects hiring and wage pressure.How people use itEmployers use it when planning hiring. Analysts use it to read the social impact of the cycle.Read more
7.90%
+0.10 pts vs previous reading of 7.80% (Q1 2026). Latest reading: Q2 2026.
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 (Buenos Aires time, UTC-3). Source: INDEC EPH via datos.gob.ar (series id 42.3_EPH_PUNTUATAL_0_M_30). Release calendar: INDEC.
Recent readings
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 7.90% |
| Q1 2026 | 7.80% |
| Q4 2025 | 7.50% |
| Q3 2025 | 6.60% |
| Q2 2025 | 7.58% |
| Q1 2025 | 7.90% |
| Q4 2024 | 6.40% |
| Q3 2024 | 6.90% |
| Q2 2024 | 7.56% |
| Q1 2024 | 7.70% |
| Q4 2023 | 5.70% |
| Q3 2023 | 5.73% |
| Q2 2023 | 6.20% |
| Q1 2023 | 6.87% |
| Q4 2022 | 6.28% |
Shown as a percentage of the published rate.