There were 58 people registering for work in Gozo during March, down from 60 in February, and down from 115 in the same month last year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Of the 58 seeking employment, there were 36 males and 22 females. Last year the breakdown was 71 males and 44 females.

The highest age group seeking employment in Gozo were those aged 45 and over, with 25 looking for work – 11 males and 14 females. This was followed by the 30-44 age group, with 16 looking for work – 11 males and 5 females.

On a national level, the NSO noted that the number of registered unemployed in March 2023 increased by five persons over March 2022 levels.

It said that the number of registered persons with a disability decreased by 22 persons over the same period in 2022.

Decreases in the registered unemployment levels were recorded in the age groups 20-24 and 25-29, while all other age groups registered increases.

The NSO also noted that clerical support jobs were the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.

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