Latest figures

Workers in the informal sector

INEAug 18, 2026

Latest, Q1 20265.2MpeopleQuarterly release

vs Q2 2025−1.9%5.3M

Over time

peopleQ2 2025 - Q1 2026

INE2025-2026

Recent quarters

Q1 20265.2Mpeople−1.9% (better)
Q2 20255.3Mpeople

Unemployment rateINE2.2%Q1 2026−0.1 ppvs Q4 2025
Informality rateINE64.9%Q1 2026−0.7 ppvs Q4 2025
Non-farm minimum wageMintrabQ4,252/month2026+7.0%vs 2025
Average monthly wageILOQ3,8462025+6.7%vs 2024