An IDB report puts Latin America's productivity gap at four workers to match one American, blaming informality and skills gaps. What can close it.
Latin America · Economy
Key Facts
Productivity ratio Latin America’s labour productivity is about 26% of the US level, requiring nearly four regional workers to match one US worker.
Formality rate Only 46% of workers in the region hold formal jobs with social-security coverage.
Slow progress Informality fell by just eight percentage points over two decades.
One of the region’s most pressing issues offers an opportunity to governments and private companies alike.
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