According to latest data from the National Statistics Office, the number of registered unemployed in April stood at 1,202, an increase of 236 persons over April 2023 levels. It was also up by 58 on the number for March.

Males accounted for 68.8% or 827 of total registrants while females accounted for the remaining 31.2% or 375 registrants.

Increases in the registered unemployment levels were recorded in the majority of the age groups.

The number of persons with a disability registering for work increased by 12 persons over the same period in 2023, reaching 245 persons. The NSO noted that males accounted for 80.0% of total registrants with a disability.

Clerical support jobs were again the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.

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