Unemployment

Isle of Man Labour Market

Key Points as at the end of September 2018: 

• The number of registered unemployed decreased by 7 compared with September 2017.
• 128 persons signed onto and 133 persons left the register over the month.  The net movement was an decrease of 5 persons on the register between September 2018 and August 2018.
• The unemployment rate for September is 0.8%, remaining the same as the previous month August 2018.  The unemployment rate is the proportion of economically active population registered unemployed.
• During the month 843 job vacancies were notified to the Job Centre.  At the end of the month, 513 remained. 71% (362) were full time positions and 29% (151) were part time.
• It is estimated that 776 individuals are unemployed and looking for work in September 2018, compared with 781 in August 2018.  This amounts to an unemployment rate of 1.8%. See Methodology section for further details.
• The registered unemployed figure for this month is the lowest August figure since 2002.

Notes:

• Registered unemployment is measured as a claimant count; those persons registered for Job Seekers allowance. There is no legal requirement to register to receive Job Seekers Allowance
• Additional statistics may be available on request; please contact Economic Affairs should you have any queries
• Long term unemployed are those who have been registered unemployed for 12 months or longer

Economic Affairs Division Job market statistics are published monthly by the Economic Affairs Division of the Isle of Man Cabinet Office.

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