Today’s figures from the National Statistics Office show that the number of registered unemployed in February decreased by 21 persons over February 2024 levels, to 1,075.
The figures revealed that males accounted for 68.1% or 732 of total registrants while females accounted for the remaining 31.9% or 343 registrants.
The most significant change in the registered unemployment level by age group was recorded by those aged 45 and over, equivalent to 54 people or 11.0% when compared to the same month last year, the NSO said.
The number of persons with a disability registering for work went down by 8 persons over the same period in 2024 at 220. Males accounted for 76.8% of total registrants with a disability.
Clerical support jobs were as usual, the most common occupations sought by both male and female registered unemployed.
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