Over 1,350 People Registered As Unemployed In Malta this September

The number of registered unemployed people in Malta reached 1,357 in September 2026, an increase of 271 compared with the same month last year and 29 compared with August.

Figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), based on data provided by Jobsplus, show that men accounted for 62.4% of those registered, or 847 people, while women made up the remaining 37.6%, equivalent to 510 people.

Unemployment increased across all age groups compared with September 2025, with the largest rise recorded among people aged between 30 and 44, at 103 additional registrations.

The number of people registered as unemployed for under 21 weeks also saw the largest increase by duration, rising by 142 people. Those registered for more than a year increased by 21.

The number of people with a disability registering for work rose by seven compared with September 2025, with men accounting for almost 70% of this group.

Clerical support occupations remained the most sought-after among registered unemployed people, accounting for 29.3% of registrations, or 398 people. Technicians and associate professionals followed at 17.8%, equivalent to 242 people.