Calidad de empleo en Suriname: evidencia por grupos de edad

Abstract

Abstract: The present work analyzes the quality of employment in Suriname in 2022, considering dimensions such as labor income, type of contract, working hours, and social security coverage. The methodology is descriptive and documentary, due to the limited and up-to-date data and microdata available for the country. Considering relevant sources. This document indicates that the labor market in this nation has significant underlying imbalances, particularly regarding gaps related to sociodemographic variables such as age, education level, gender, and area of residence. In sectors like mining and gas extraction, precarious working conditions are evident. This is compounded by a lack of skilled workers and a high demand for professionals, while the supply of highly educated individuals is limited. Furthermore, social security coverage is low and inequitable, particularly among informal and self-employed workers. All of this points to a low quality of employment in the country. The results indicate that the quality of employment in Suriname is insufficient and unbalanced.