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Unemployment in Estonia rises to 6.5%

Only 45,833 unemployed, Ida-Viru County leads

The registered unemployment rate in Estonia has been recorded at 6.5%. According to the unemployment insurance fund, 45,833 people are currently registered, which is 400 more than the previous week. The highest unemployment rate is observed in the Ida-Viru County – 11.1%, where 6,871 unemployed individuals are registered, over 40% of whom live in the city of Narva. The increase in the number of unemployed has continued for the ninth consecutive week.

Context

Over the past few weeks, the country has seen a steady rise in the unemployment rate, reflecting economic difficulties in the region.

Summary:

In Estonia, unemployment reached 6.5%, with 45,833 registered unemployed, and Ida-Viru County had the highest number of complaints.