Unemployment drops by 562 in May

Unemployment dropped by 562 to reach 6,018 in May compared to the same month in 2007, the NSO said today,

It said that in Malta, the registered unemployed amounted to 5,333 persons, whereas in Gozo the registered unemployed reached 685. In the 12 months to May 2008, Malta experienced a decline of 593 in unemployment but unemployment grew by 31 in Gozo.

A the age groups showed a decline in the number of registered unemployed, with the exception of those aged 45 years and over.

Between May 2007 and May 2008, the persons who have been on the unemployment register for 53 weeks and over dropped by 406.

As usual, the main occupations sought by men were elementary duties and plant and machine operations , whereas women tended to seek jobs which were clerical or service-oriented.

Comments

K D'Amato (on 24/6/08)

Comparison must be kept the way they are, i.e. comparing this years achievments and figures with last year and not as John Borg said. Is obvouisly more reasonable to compare ex.. (Tourism Industry) month of june with last years june instead of June with may of the same year. Tourism sector employs more ppl in summer than in winter so its usless to compare between months of the same yr
nice going who thinks like J Borg. blehhh

Bernard Borg (on 24/6/08)

Something better be done and more jobs be created.

With at least 50-plus illegal immigrants, oops pardon me, irregular or whatever they call them, arriving every day, cynicism apart, these figures (low generation of employment and massive arrivals of low skilled Africans) do not bode well for our society.

john borg (on 24/6/08)

The number of those registering for work declined only by 68 in May....from 6,086 in April to 6,018 in May. That is the truth. Figures should be compared with those of the previous month and not with the same month of a year ago if we really want to be honest! Gonzipn tibqax tqarraq aktar bil-poplu!

Robert Borg (on 24/6/08)

I wonder what will happen when the definite contract of several employees will cease.