National Statistics Office data released today show that the number of registered unemployed in January increased by 186 persons over the same period in 2025 to 1,303.

The figures revealed that males accounted for 66.3%, or 864 of the total registrants, while females accounted for the remaining 33.7% or 439 registrants.

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

The largest rises in registered unemployment was recorded among individuals aged 30-34 and 20-24, the NSO said.

The number of persons with a disability registering for work went down by 2 persons over the same period in 2025 at 218. Males accounted for 69.7% of total registrants with a disability.

Clerical support jobs remained the most common occupations sought by both male and female registered unemployed.

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