Today´s National Statistics Office data show that the number of registered unemployed in April increased by 359 persons over the same period in 2025 to 1,397 and by 110 persons when compared to March.
The figures revealed that males accounted for 64.9%, or 907 of the total registrants, while females accounted for the remaining 31.5% or 490 registrants.
The NSO noted that increases in the registered unemployment levels was observed in all age groups.
The largest rises in registered unemployment was recorded among individuals aged 45 and over, the NSO said.
The number of persons with a disability registering for work decreased by 9 persons over the same period in 2025 at 208. Males accounted for 67.3% of total registrants with a disability.
Clerical support jobs remained the most common occupations sought among the registered unemployed.
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