# Economic indicators in Salta, Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-indicators-in-salta-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-21T15:50:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salta-unemployment-rate-reaches-43-in-q2-2026

### 2026-09-17: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salta-real-estate-market-sees-decline-in-first-half-of-the-year

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