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2026.02.2715:00:00UTC+00Colombia’s Urban Jobless Rate Jumps to 10.6% in January 2026, Up from 7.8% in December

Colombia’s urban unemployment rate rose sharply at the start of the year, climbing to 10.6% in January 2026 from 7.8% in December 2025. The latest figure, updated on 27 February 2026, highlights a marked deterioration in labor market conditions across the country’s cities over a single month.

The 2.8 percentage point increase suggests that urban areas are facing mounting pressure, potentially reflecting weaker demand for labor after the year-end period. While no further details were provided on sector performance or labor participation, the magnitude of the rise signals a significant cooling in formal and informal hiring in Colombia’s main metropolitan centers.

Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely to assess whether the January spike is a temporary adjustment or the start of a more persistent upward trend in urban unemployment, with implications for consumer spending, credit risk, and broader economic momentum in 2026.

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