KSH: the number of employees increased by 113 thousand in a year

The number of employees was 4 million 240 thousand in the three months between November-January, 113 thousand more than in the year before.

The employment rate for people aged 15-64 increased by 2.0 percentage points to 64.5 percent – the Central Statistical Office announced on Friday.

The domestic primary labor market has contributed to the growth with 57 thousand. The range of public employees increased with 49 thousand, while the number of people working at foreign sites has also increased. (MTI)