Data from the National Statistics released today show that the number of registered unemployed in October increased again, this time by 130 persons over October 2023 levels, to 1,089. However, it fell slightly on September, when the number stood at 1,109.
The figures revealed that males accounted for 68.4% or 745 of total registrants while females accounted for the remaining 31.6% or 344 registrants.
The NSO also noted that 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 went down by 6 persons over the same period in 2023 at 234. Males accounted for 74.4% of total registrants with a disability.
Clerical support jobs were the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.
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