Unemployment in Colombia increased for the third consecutive year in 2018 and reached 9.7%, its highest level since 2012, according to the country’s statistics agency.
The urban unemployment rate rose to 10.6% and also reached its highest level in six years.
Unemployment in Colombia
Source: DANE
In absolute numbers, the increase in unemployment implies that 92,000 Colombians lost their job.
The decreased unemployment opportunities affected mainly women and men under 24.
