6: Mexico

During the beginning of the global recession, Mexico peaked at 6.0 percent before going down to 4.7 percent this year.  This 1.3 percent drop is due to the increase of jobs in the informal sector.

Sadly, the loss of jobs in the formal sector has forced highly-skilled workers to take up jobs in the informal sector, which has result in a loss of income. In order to promote economic growth and reduce poverty levels, countries like Mexico need to find a way to give better employment opportunities for women and youth.