Friday, August 21, 2015

Registered unemployed down nearly 13% – Jornal de Negócios – Portugal

The number of registered unemployed in the employment centers fell 0.7% in July compared to June, and 12.9% compared to July 2014, totaling 532,698, it was released this Friday by the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP).

According to monthly unemployment data released by the IEFP, the number of unemployed in July fell 3,958 from the previous month and dropped 78,998 in relation to same month last year.

The Algarve region recorded the largest relative reduction counterpart, less 18.7% unemployed, 3,776 fewer people than in July 2014.

The decline in the annual unemployment in July included both men and women. According to IEFP, in men the decrease was 13.8% and women 12.1%.

As for the age group, young people and adults showed an annual decline in unemployment respectively 13.1 % and 12.9%.

The registered unemployed for less than one year decreased 12.6% compared to July 2014 and the long-term unemployed (with enrollment less than one year) decreased 13.2%.

The number of unemployed seeking a new job declined from the same month of 2014 (-13.5%) as well as those seeking their first job (-7.7% ).

In July were received in IEFP 15,365 jobs, a total of 112,072, which is 9.3% more year on year.

In the same period were placed in labor market 10,059 people, representing a 14.5% increase year on year.

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