IDB Labor Observatory
Employment, Skills, and Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Labor Observatory is an initiative that compiles, analyzes, and visualizes data related to employment, labor skills, and social protection across Latin America and the Caribbean. It serves as a regional knowledge hub designed to inform public policy, research, and decision-making processes related to the future of work.
Main Areas of Focus 1. Employment and Skills (Datos por país) Provides comparative and country-specific data on employment levels, labor market trends, and workforce skills. Users can explore metrics such as total employment, formal and informal job evolution, and gender differences in employment. 2. Social Protection and Work (Encuestas) Offers survey-based insights on labor conditions, access to social protection, and public programs supporting workers’ welfare. 3. Publications Features analytical and research outputs, including policy briefs, reports, and studies on employment dynamics and social protection systems in the region. 4. Multimedia Presents interactive materials, videos, and data stories that communicate key findings and trends in an accessible way.
Metadata & use
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| Language | Spanish · English |
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Argentina
Bahamas
Venezuela
Belize
Ecuador
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Panama
Barbados
Peru
Puerto Rico
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Uruguay
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