¿Hasta dónde podrían llegar la informalidad y el desempleo tras el inédito reajuste del 23% en el salario mínimo?

Ana Fernanda Maiguashca, presidente del Consejo Privado de Competitividad, Foto: Cortesía

¿Hasta dónde podrían llegar la informalidad y el desempleo tras el inédito reajuste del 23% en el salario mínimo?

TL;DR

  • A 23% increase in the minimum wage by 2026 is projected to significantly impact Colombia's labor market.
  • Unemployment could rise to 13.5% and informality to 60% in a negative scenario, according to the Private Competitiveness Council.
  • The country faces structural weaknesses in productivity and competitiveness, exacerbating the potential impact of the wage hike.
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (92% of the business fabric) are particularly vulnerable, potentially leading to informalization or job losses.
  • Labor-intensive sectors like services, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture are expected to be heavily affected.
  • The wage increase could also fuel inflation due to production not keeping pace with rising labor costs.
  • Key critical factors identified include security, health, the energy sector, workforce development opportunities, and fiscal health.