In June, the number of full-time employed persons stood at 145,690 whereas the number of registered unemployed amounted to 6,775. Over the preceding month, the number of persons employed on a full-time basis increased by 819, while the registered unemployed dropped by 277. On the other hand, in the twelve months to June 2010, the full-time employed population increased by 227, while the registered unemployed fell by 498.

During June 2010, the number of persons employed on a full-time basis in the private sector went up by 756 when compared to the previous month. Significant advances in the private sector were registered among hotels and restaurants with an increase of 189 persons, real estate, renting and business activities that registered a rise in employment of 176, and other community, social and personal service activities which went up by 164 persons.

Employment in Malta increased by 0.2 per cent over the previous year. The main growths were recorded in real estate, renting and business activities (+1,141 persons) and other community, social and personal service activties (+427 persons).

During the same period an increase of 0.1 per cent was registered in Gozo, mainly in manufacturing (+55 persons) and real estate, renting and business activities (+40 persons).

In June, total part-time employment increased by 984 over the preceding month. The number of part- timers also holding a full-time job increased by 110, while part-timers whose job was their primary occupation went up by 874.

The monthly turnover in part-time employment mainly affected hotels and restaurants with an addition of 572 persons on their books.

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