KSH increased its employment by 38 thousand in the fourth quarter

In the third quarter of October-December last year, ie in the fourth quarter, the average number of employees was 4 million 520 thousand, 38 thousand more than a year before. The employment rate among 15- to 64-year-olds rose to 70.3 percent – the Central Statistical Office announced on Wednesday.

The number of persons employed in the primary labor market increased by 52 thousand, while the number of employees working abroad increased by 9.5 thousand, while the number of self-employed persons decreased by 24 thousand. (MTI)