The Employment and Social Trends 2026

On 14th January 2026, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report.

  • The report assesses the state of global labour markets amid economic uncertainty and structural change.

Major Highlights

Global Unemployment Stability

  • The global unemployment rate is projected to remain steady at 4.9% in 2026, representing approximately 186 million unemployed people worldwide.

Broader Jobs Gap

  • Beyond official unemployment figures, the global jobs gap, covering people who want paid work but cannot access it is expected to reach 408 million in 2026.
  • This highlights widespread hidden underemployment and unmet labour demand.

Stalled Job Quality

  • Despite ....
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