Labour Market Monitor - February 2025

Introducing a New Edition of the Labor Monitor, featuring updated data on job demand as of February 2025, along with an analysis focused on Artificial Intelligence and how it is beginning to transform the employment landscape in Uruguay.

Part 1: Updated labour demand data

In February, over 7,000 job opportunities were posted—the highest figure recorded since 2022. This suggests that job demand may be resuming the growth path it started in 2024 but stalled at the end of the year. Education and construction drove the job market in February, with growth exceeding 20% after the widespread slowdown in January due to vacations and the construction industry’s annual leave period. On the other hand, demand for workers in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy saw a 7% decline—an expected drop in February, as the peak of the summer season had already passed.

Part 2: Artificial Intelligence and Employment in Uruguay

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been recognized as one of the key macro trends shaping the future of work.

Unlike other topics that gain temporary attention, interest in AI is continuously reignited—with every new model released, controversies among tech giants behind these developments, and studies warning about potential risks to employment.

Amid all this noise, what is the real impact of AI on Uruguay’s job market?

Data from the Labor Monitor shows that demand for Data Science and AI specialists has increased by 192% since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022. In 2024 alone, over 400 job opportunities were created for these professionals.

Across the broader job market, demand for AI and Data Science skills is still emerging but widespread: in 27 out of 53 industries analyzed, employers are already seeking workers with AI-related skills.

The Report Includes:

• Who are the AI specialists in demand in Uruguay?
• What AI skills and tools are most sought after by employers
• Emerging educational offerings in the AI field
• Which industries have the highest demand for AI-related skills in Uruguay?
• What concerns do employers have about AI in human resource management?

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