Overview

• A recent report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that 68% of young men and over 70% of young women in Argentina work informally, lacking basic labor protections.
• The informal employment rate for domestic workers is even higher, with 77% unregistered, leaving them without social protections such as health benefits and paid leave.
• Key structural drivers of youth informality include mismatches between education and labor market needs, high job turnover, and gendered care burdens disproportionately impacting young women.
• Migrant domestic workers often remain unregistered due to legal and economic barriers, with some employers unaware of registration requirements or unable to navigate the process.
• Experts stress the need for coordinated public policies, social dialogue, and targeted training programs to reverse informality and safeguard Argentina’s future pension systems.