According to the National Statistical Institute, in the first quarter of 2023, the total hourly labour cost rose by 15.1% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The total hourly labour cost increased by 18.2% in industry, 15.7% in services and 14.1% in construction. The highest annual growth in total labour costs was recorded in ‘Transportation and storage’ (23.6%), accommodation and food service activities’ (23.5%), and ‘water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities’ (19.6%).
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