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Argentine labor productivity and mental health trends

Overview

Economic reports indicate a decline in productivity in Argentina. Between 2016 and 2025, labor productivity fell by an estimated 6% and total factor productivity decreased by 7%, despite an 11% increase in worked hours. While the mining sector saw a 21% productivity increase, other sectors such as construction, commerce, and hospitality experienced declines between 11% and 16%.

Further analysis suggests mental health issues are a significant factor impacting the workforce. A Mental Health Index report found that nearly 30% of Argentine workers report that mental health negatively affects their productivity, resulting in an average loss of 49 working days per year. Argentina scored 60.1 out of 100 on the index, the lowest among ten surveyed countries. The report noted high levels of presenteeism, with approximately 79% of employees reporting they go to work feeling physically or mentally unwell at least one day a week.

Entities

Argentina · TELUS Health · IERAL · Aon · United Kingdom

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mental health issues impact productivity in Argentina

    A TELUS Health and Aon report shows nearly 30% of Argentine workers face productivity losses due to mental health, averaging 49 lost workdays annually.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Productivity trends show divergent patterns in Argentina and the United Kingdom

    Argentina faces declining productivity despite increased labor hours, while the UK has revised its productivity growth upward following a methodological correction regarding vacation time.

Sources

elheraldo.com.ar · saludnews24.com.ar