The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) has reported a significant decrease in the number of registered unemployed individuals for February 2024, compared to the same month in the preceding year. According to the data, there was a 13.8% decrease in unemployment, with a drop of 2,293 persons, reducing the total unemployed from 14,304 to 11,687.

The decrease is largely attributed to various sectors including financial and insurance activities, trade, construction, accommodation, and food and catering services. There were also newcomers to the domestic labour market, resulting in the lower unemployment numbers.

The report further indicates the continuation of the decline in unemployment with the number of registered unemployed for February 2024 being 11,687, a decrease when compared to the preceding month’s 11,823 unemployed individuals. This ongoing trend signals the ongoing improvements within the job market.

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