labor force
Coverage of labor force in the Nexus archive.
- Chile Unemployment Stays at 9.4% as Industry Rebounds
Chile's unemployment rate remained at 9.4% in the April-June 2026 quarter, marking a 0.5 percentage point annual increase and the highest level in nearly five years. The labor force grew 1.5%, but employment rose only 0.9%, leading to a 7.7% rise in unemployed individuals. Informality in the workforce also surged during the period.
- Black women’s unemployment rate fell. That’s not the good news you think it is
The unemployment rate for Black women decreased from 7.07% to 5.73% between March and July 2026, but this decline reflects fewer Black women in the labor force (a drop of 387,000) and a rise in those not in the labor force (454,000 increase), not improved employment. In contrast, Black men’s unemployment rate fell alongside stable labor force participation and increased employment.
- US employers added just 57,000 new jobs in June, lower than expected
US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June, about half of economists' predictions, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down job growth figures for April and May by a combined 74,000, and 720,000 people left the labor force.
- Pakistan's young population could power its economy. The Economic Survey shows why it won't.
Pakistan's working-age population (56.9%) and youth cohort (26.6%) present demographic dividend potential, but the 2025-26 Economic Survey highlights insufficient investment in education, health, and labor force development. The demographic window has extended to 2055 due to slower fertility decline, but this delays rather than accelerates human capital investment.
- Israel’s labour force transformed since October 7
Israel's labor force has undergone significant changes since October 7 due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas, including increased military conscription and shifts in workforce composition.