The number of unemployed persons in Argentina increased to 1164 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 1145 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Argentina averaged 1294.99 Thousand from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3406.25 Thousand in the second quarter of 2002 and a record low of 709.00 Thousand in the third quarter of 2015. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 13569.00 13472.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 45.00 44.80 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 48.90 48.60 percent Jun 2026
Population 46.39 46.30 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1164.00 1145.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.90 7.80 percent Jun 2026


Argentina Unemployed Persons
In Argentina, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1164.00 1145.00 3406.25 709.00 1991 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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