Unemployment last month reached 6,096 persons, a decreased of 533 from September 2007, the NSO said this morning. Unemployment in August was 6,121.
The NSO said the registered unemployed amounted to 5,401 in Malta and 695 in Gozo.
In the 12 months to September 2008, unemployment in Malta declined by 587 but rose by 54 in Gozo. All age groups showed a decline in the number of registered unemployed, except for those aged over 45.