Unemployment increased in December

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The number of unemployed jobseekers rose by 29,800 people compared to December last year. In total, there were 51,300 job vacancies in December, 7,900 more than a year ago.

At the end of December, there were 351,500 unemployed jobseekers in total, which is 29,800 more than a year earlier. However, the number of new unemployment spells started was 5,700 more than a year ago.

In December, there were 31,800 fully laid-off individuals, which is 3,200 fewer than a year ago, but 12,000 more than in November. In total, there were 43,000 laid-off individuals (including those working reduced working week) across the country at the end of December, which is 5,600 fewer than a year earlier.

There were 137,700 long-term unemployed in December, meaning individuals who have been unemployed jobseekers continuously for at least one year. This is 28,100 more than a year ago.

During December, 31,500 new job vacancies were reported, which is 8,700 more than at the same time last year. Numerically, the largest increase was in the occupational group of Elementary occupations, where 5,000 new vacancies were reported 2,800 more than in December last year.

At the end of December, 82,100 people were participating in services counted towards the activation rate, which is 14,100 fewer than a year earlier.

These figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Employment, Development and Administrative Centre (KEHA Centre).

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