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Total employment decreased by 2% for the 3rd quarter of 2020

04/12/2020 16:46

Total employment for the 3rd quarter of 2020 is estimated at 442.785 persons, of which 394.549 are employees and 48.236 are self-employed. 

According to figures released  Friday by the Statistical Service of the Republic, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2019, total employment decreased by 2% for the 3rd quarter of 2020.

The most significant percentage decreases were observed in the economic activities of Accommodation and Food Service Activities (NACE I), Transportation and Storage (NACE H), Administrative and Support Service Activities   (NACE N), Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (NACE R) and Other Service Activities (NACE S).  
 
Actual hours worked for the 3rd quarter of 2020 are estimated at 185.796 thousands; a decrease of 5,3% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2019. The most significant percentage decreases were observed in the economic activities of Accommodation and Food Service Activities (NACE I), Transportation and Storage (NACE H), Administrative and Support Service Activities   (NACE N), Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (NACE R) and Other ServiceActivities (NACE S).