Peru youth employment drops 1.6% in Lima; 45+ workforce surges

In Lima, employment among 14-24 year-olds fell by 10,300 in Q3 2026, while workers aged 45+ increased by 261,800, per INEI. This suggests a structural shift in labor demand favoring older workers, potentially reflecting sectoral changes or demographic dynamics. The divergence may signal rising youth underemployment and could pressure social stability, but the data is limited to Lima and not yet corroborated.