Statistical news

Hours worked increased in the fourth quarter

In the fourth quarter of 2022, there were 5 194 000 employed persons, not seasonally adjusted. This is an increase of 110 000 persons compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. The average number of hours worked per week amounted to 164.8 million hours. In calendar-adjusted figures, this corresponds to an increase of 3.0 percent. The unemployment rate was 6.8 percent, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data indicates an increase in the number of employed. The seasonally and smoothed unemployment rate was 7.3 percent.

2023-02-07 • Labour Force Surveys (LFS)

Weaker development on the labour market

In December 2022, there were 5 146 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. The average number of hours worked per week amounted to 147.5 million. In calendar-adjusted figures, this corresponds to an increase of 2.5 percent. The number of unemployed people amounted to 380 000 and the unemployment rate was 6.9 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data indicates an increase in the number of employed people. The seasonally adjusted and smoothed unemployment rate amounted to 7.3 percent.

2023-01-27 • Labour Force Surveys (LFS)

Continued increase in employment

In November 2022, there were 5 258 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. This is an increase of 149 000 people compared to November 2021. The average number of hours worked per week amounted to 173.4 million. In calendar-adjusted figures, this corresponds to an increase of 3.7 percent. The number of unemployed people amounted to 360 000, a decrease of 54 000 people. The unemployment rate was 6.4 percent, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points. Smoothed and seasonally adjusted data indicates an increase in employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate, which amounted to 7.2 percent.

2022-12-16 • Labour Force Surveys (LFS)

Temporary employees in the private sector most affected during the pandemic

The labour market situation deteriorated quickly in 2020 due to the corona pandemic. The risk of unemployment rose sharply in the second quarter of 2020, especially among temporary employees in the private sector.

2022-12-06 • Labour Force Surveys (LFS)

Employment continues to increase

In October 2022, there were 5 190 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. This is an increase of 130 000 people compared to October 2021. The average number of hours worked per week amounted to 177.8 million. In calendar-adjusted figures, this corresponds to an increase of 2.2 percent. The number of unemployed people amounted to 396 000. The unemployment rate was 7.1 percent. Smoothed and seasonally adjusted data indicates an increase in employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate, which amounted to 7.3 percent.

2022-11-18 • Labour Force Surveys (LFS)