Malta: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 3 percent as of August 2024, no change compared to the previous value of 3 percent. Historically, the average for Malta from January 2000 to August 2024 is 5.69 percent. The minimum of 3 percent was recorded in December 2023, while the maximum of 8.3 percent was reached in July 2003.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Malta: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2024 Aug | 3 |
| 2024 Jul | 3 |
| 2024 Jun | 3.1 |
| 2024 May | 3.3 |
| 2024 Apr | 3.3 |
| 2024 Mar | 3.4 |
| 2024 Feb | 3.3 |
| 2024 Jan | 3.3 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 0.30 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.13 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 2.52 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 2.66 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 8.51 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 65.26 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 41.71 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 56.94 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 72.88 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 15.07 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 0.31 | Q2/2024 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.00 | 8/2024 | percent |
| Labor cost | 123.80 | Q2/2024 | index points |