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Economic indicators in Salta, Argentina

Overview

Economic indicators in Salta, Argentina, show mixed performance during the first half of 2026. The real estate market experienced a downturn, with property transactions decreasing by 15% year-on-year and average ticket prices falling by 8% according to REMAX data. While demand for houses and lower-priced apartments persists, high construction costs have limited interest in land.

Labor market data for the second quarter of 2026 indicates an unemployment rate of 4.3% in the Salta metropolitan area, which is consistent with the Northwest Argentina regional average. However, the region faces internal labor pressures, including an underemployment rate of 11.7% and a report that 19.5% of employed individuals are actively seeking different employment.

Entities

Salta · INDEC · CEPA · REMAX Argentina y Uruguay · Sebastián Sosa

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Salta unemployment rate reaches 4.3% in Q2 2026

    Salta's unemployment rate stood at 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026, with an underemployment rate of 11.7% reported by INDEC.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Salta real estate market sees decline in first half of the year

    The real estate market in Salta, Argentina, saw a 15% drop in transactions and an 8% decrease in average prices during the first half of the year.

Sources

cuarto.com.ar · fm899.com.ar · lahoradesalta.com.ar · merca20.com