Unemployment and Poverty Rose in Honduras in 2026

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 18, 2026 · Originally reported September 17, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Honduras's unemployment rate climbed to 7.1% and poverty reached 61.1% of households in 2026, according to a National Institute of Statistics survey, as manufacturing, agriculture, and food services slowed.

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