In February 2024, the number of individuals registering for employment totalled 1,096, marking an increase of 55 compared to the same month in 2023.
Data released by Jobsplus for February 2024 revealed a year-on-year rise of 59 individuals registering under Part I and a decrease of four individuals in Part II of the unemployment register.
Across various age groups, there were predominantly higher levels of registered unemployment, with males comprising 68.5% of total registrants, while females made up the remaining 31.5%.
Compared to the previous year, there was a decrease of 28 individuals registering for employment for 21 to 52 weeks and three individuals for over one year.
Conversely, the number of individuals registering for employment for under 21 weeks increased by 86.
In February 2024, the count of individuals with disabilities registering for employment decreased by five from the previous year, totalling 228 individuals.
Among them, males represented 77.2% of total registrants.
The majority of individuals, both male and female, registered for employment sought roles as Clerical Support Workers, accounting for 21.1% and 41.3%, respectively.
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