Honduras Employment Rises to 3.79 Million, Wages Up 6.9%

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 22, 2026 · Originally reported September 21, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras now counts 3.79 million employed workers earning an average of L10,356 a month (about $415), up 6.9% from 2025, though unemployment rose to 7.1% and 61.1% of households remain below the poverty line.

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