From Buenos Aires Times · María Lorena Rodríguez · · 1m
Unemployment Tops Argentines' Concerns
Argentines now prioritize unemployment over inflation as household financial struggles intensify.
In brief
Argentines now prioritize unemployment over inflation as household financial struggles intensify. Over half of Argentines report financial difficulties, with unemployment rising to 19.8% as top concern in September survey. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Unemployment Concerns Rise
Over half of Argentines report financial difficulties covering expenses.
Survey Results
19.8 percent identified unemployment as country's main problem, up 2.2 points from July.
Economic Priorities Shift
Concern over rising prices and utility bills fell 3.5 points to 18.9 percent.
Household Financial Strain
52.4 percent of households said income does not cover expenses or only covers with difficulty.
Personal Economic Concerns
22 percent cited difficulty making ends meet as main personal concern.
Worsening Economic Outlook
45.8 percent believe economic situation will not improve for more than a year.
Survey Methodology
Survey conducted September 14-18, 2026 with 2,600 responses across Argentina.
The bottom line
Over half of Argentines report financial difficulties, with unemployment rising to 19.8% as top concern in September survey.
