#usnonfarmpayrollreport Global Labor Market Trends (as of December 2025)The global labor market in late 2025 shows resilience with historically low unemployment rates around 5% (per ILO estimates), but underlying challenges persist amid slowing economic growth, geopolitical tensions, and structural shifts.Key IndicatorsUnemployment: Global rate stable at ~5%, with OECD countries at 4.9%. Some softening in advanced economies (e.g., US rising to 4.6% earlier in the year).Job Growth: Forecasts downgraded; ILO projects 53 million new jobs in 2025 (down from earlier 60 million estimates) due to weaker GDP growth (2.8-3.2%).Employment Rates: Record highs in many regions, with OECD employment-to-population ratio at ~72%.Major Driving TrendsTechnological Transformation
Broadening digital access and AI are the top disruptive forces (WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025). Expected to create 170 million new jobs by 2030 while displacing others—net 22% churn in current roles. Demand surges for AI, big data, cybersecurity, and technological literacy skills.Demographic Shifts
Aging populations in high-income economies (e.g., OECD) create worker shortages and pressure on growth. Expanding working-age populations in lower-income regions...

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