Registered unemployed persons reached 16,597 in February

09:34 - 06 March 2023

Economy

Unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of February 2023 reached 16,597 persons, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service.

Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for February 2023 increased to 14,206 persons compared with 14,116 the previous month.

In comparison with February 2022, an increase of 1,233 persons or 8% was recorded. The increase is attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, were 588 more persons were registered, accommodation and food service activities, with 503 more registered unemployed, transportation and storage with an increase of 142, public administration with 75 more, information and communication with an increase of 73 and human health and social work activities, where an increase of 70 people was recorded.

Registered unemployed persons reached 16,597 in February

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