According to latest data from the National Statistics Office, the number of registered unemployed in June increased by 294 persons over June 2023 levels, to 1,169.

Today’s figures from the NSO revealed that males accounted for 71.4%, or 835 of total registrants, while females accounted for the remaining 28.6%, or 334 registrants.

The NSO noted that increases in the registered unemployment levels were recorded in all age groups.

The number of persons with a disability registering for work increased by 20 persons over the same period in 2023, reaching 246. Males accounted for 78.0% of total registrants with a disability.

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

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