There were 51 people registering for work in Gozo during April, this was down from 87 in the same month last year and down from 58 in March, according to the latest data issued by the National Statistics Office today.

Of the 51 seeking employment, there were 33 males and 18 females. Last year the breakdown was 50 males and 37 females.

The highest age group seeking employment in Gozo were those aged 45 and over, with 21 looking for work – 11 males and 10 females. This was followed by the 30-44 age group, with 16 looking for work – 10 males and 6 females.

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

The number of registered persons with a disability decreased by 14 persons over the same period in last year.

Increases in the registered unemployment levels were recorded in the age groups under 20s and 30-34; all other age groups registered decreases.

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

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