The latest data from the National Statistics Office show that there were 69 people registering for work in Gozo during August, this was up 12 on the same month last year and up from 60 in July.
Of the 69 seeking employment, there were 46 males and 23 females. Last year the breakdown was 36 males and 21 females.
The highest age group seeking employment in Gozo were those aged 45 and over, with 28 looking for work – 17 males and 11 females. This was followed by the 30-44 age group, with 19 looking for work – 14 males and 5 females.
On a national level, the NSO said that the number of registered unemployed in August 2023 increased by 52 persons over August 2022 levels.
Males accounted for 69.5% of total registrants while females accounted for the remaining 30.5%.
The NSO also noted that increases in the registered unemployment levels were recorded in the majority of the age groups.
The number of registered persons with a disability increased by 15 persons over the same period in 2022.
The NSO said that clerical support jobs were the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.
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