The number of registered unemployed in July 2012 increased to 37.253 persons in comparison to 35.780 the previous month, based on the seasonally adjusted data that shows the trend of unemployment.

According to figures released by the Statistical Service, the unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of July 2012, reached 36.452 persons.

In comparison with July 2011, an increase of 9.138 persons or 33,5% was recorded which was mainly observed in the sectors of construction (an increase of 1.964 unemployed persons), trade (an increase of 1.907), manufacturing (an increase of 1.259), public administration (an increase of 902), accommodation and food service activities (an increase of 680), as well as to newcomers in the labour market where an increase of 544 unemployed persons was recorded.