Media advisory
ILO to release new 2025 update on global labour market trends
26 May 2025
GENEVA (ILO News) – A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) examines how a deteriorating global economic outlook is impacting labour markets worldwide.
The latest edition of the World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) Trends reveals new data on job growth forecasts, shifting employment trends, income inequality, and the implications of technological change. It also explores the risks tied to rising geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions, and their ripple effects across regions and sectors.
Embargoed copies of the report and the press release can be made available to recognized media upon request.
The report and all associated materials are under STRICT EMBARGO until 28 May at 11:30 CEST (09:30 GMT).
For further information or to arrange interviews, please contact the ILO Department of Communication: [email protected].