January unemployment in Malta declines by 31%

There were 889 fewer people registering for work in January, according to the National Statistics Office.

The data provided by Jobsplus, a government agency, showed that the decrease was felt across age groups.

The number of persons with a disability who were registering for work also decreased by 35 to reach 284.

The NSO said the largest share of men and women (23.6%) on the unemployment register sought jobs as clerical support workers. Next in line were people seeking jobs as Technicians and associate professionals forming 16.6% of unemployed. 

Registered unemployed

Age         Jan 2017        Jan 2018

U20            120                98

20-24          217                130

25-29          233                123

30-44          948                586

45+            1,371             1,063

Total          2,889             2,000