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In April 2024, the number of individuals registering for work reached 1,202, an increase of 236 compared to April 2023. Jobsplus data for April 2024 shows a year-on-year increase of 203 individuals in Part I and 33 in Part II of the unemployment register.
Most age groups experienced a rise in registered unemployment levels. Males comprised 68.8% of the total registrants, while females made up 31.2%.
There were year-on-year increases of 224 individuals registering for work for less than 21 weeks and 18 individuals for 21 to 52 weeks. However, those registering for over a year decreased by six.
In April 2024, the number of individuals with disabilities registering for work rose by 12 compared to the previous year, totaling 245, with males accounting for 80.0% of this group.
The largest share of unemployed individuals, both male and female, sought positions as Clerical support workers, representing 24.3% of males and 36.0% of females.
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Source: NSO