Unemployment Continued to Rise in August

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The number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 31,500 people compared with August last year. Altogether, there were 55,800 open job vacancies in August, which is 1,500 more than a year ago.

At the end of August, there were a total of 311,100 unemployed jobseekers. This is 31,500 more than a year earlier and 28,000 fewer than in the previous month. However, the number of new unemployment spells was 7,900 lower than a year ago.

In August, there were a total of 14,300 fully laid-off individuals, which is 2,800 fewer than a year ago and 4,500 fewer than in July. Altogether, including those working reduced hours, there were 23,400 laid-off individuals across the country at the end of August, which is 2,600 fewer than in August 2024.

In August, there were 129,200 long-term unemployed, meaning individuals who have been continuously unemployed and seeking work for at least one year. This is an increase of 32,300 compared with the same time last year.

During August, 33,700 new job vacancies were reported, which is 3,100 more than during the same period last year.

The data comes from the Employment Bulletin by the Development and Administrative Services Centre (KEHA Centre).

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