Unemployment drops in April

Unemployment in April dropped by 662 to reach 5,478 when compared to the same month last year, the NSO said this morning. In the 12 months to April 2008, Malta saw a decline in unemployment of 687, whereas Gozo saw an increase of 25. Between...

Unemployment in April dropped by 662 to reach 5,478 when compared to the same month last year, the NSO said this morning.

In the 12 months to April 2008, Malta saw a decline in unemployment of 687, whereas Gozo saw an increase of 25.

Between April 2007 and April 2008, the duration of unemployment diminished across all age groups. Among men, occupations related to elementary duties and plant and machine operations were the most commonly sought, whereas women tended to seek jobs which were clerical or service-oriented.

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