Number of registered unemployed in Ukraine decreased by 14.5% since start of 2016

The number of the registered unemployed in Ukraine over four months of 2016 has reduced by 14.5% from 509,600 to 434.700, according to the State Statistic Service.

The number of the registered unemployed in Ukraine in percentage to the able-bodied population in January-April 2016 reduced from 1.9% to 1.6%.

Also, the number of people who received unemployment benefits decreased from 414,400 to 339,000.

in addition, the average amount of unemployment pay reduced from UAH 1,516 to UAH 1,472.

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