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13.10.2011

The labour market in September 2011

The unemployment in September 2011 was 6,6% or in average10.759 unemployed which is 535 fewer unemployed than in August 2011 with 6,7%.

Unemployment by gender:
Unemployment by men was 6,4% i September 2011 but 6,5% in August 2011 and down from 7,2% in September 2010. Unemployment by women was 6,8% in September 2011 which is down from 7% in August 2011 and down from 6,9% in September 2010.

Unemployment by age:
There were 1.774 young persons (16-24 years) unemployed in September 2011 or down from 1.858 in August 2011 and down from 1.996 in September 2010.

Unemployment by length:
There were 4.457 unemployed over 1 year in September 2011 which is down from 4.645 in August 2011.

Open vacancies:
There were 192 open vacancies in September 2011 which is down from 448 in August 2011, this is due to fewer incoming open vacancies.

Granted work permits:
There were 40 new work permits issued in September 2011 or up from 36 in August 2011.

The unemployment forecast for October 2011:
It is predicted that the unemployment in October 2011 will increase and be between 6,7%-7%.

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The labour market in November 2011

The unemployment in November 2011 was 7,1% or in average 11.348, which is 430 more than in October 2011 with 6,8%, but down from 7,7% in November 2010.

The labour market in October 2011

The unemployment in October 2011 was 6,8% or in average10.918 unemployed which is 159 more than September 2011 with 6,6%.

The labour market in September 2011

7. October 2011

European Job Days 2011 - Job fair in Reykjavik City Hall

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Unemployment

Date	Male	Female	Total
25 November 2010	7.907	6.019	13.926

A specific proviso must be made in the evaluation of the unemployment rate, for example, about 20% included in the number of these figures are receiving part-time benefits.