Unemployment rate was the lowest is 2018 for the last 15 years

According to the data of the National Statistics Office, the unemployment rate was the lowest is 2018 for the last 15 years.

In particular, in 2018, unemployment decreased to 12.7 %, which was 1.2 % less compared to 2017.

“It should be noted that the trend of unemployment reduction has been observed in the last nine years. At the same time, the indicator has been the lowest in 2018 for the last 15 years. In 2018, economically active population constituted 63.9 %”, reads the report of the National Statistics Office.

In addition, according to the Office, more women are employed in Georgia than men. In particular, the unemployment rate among men is 2,7% higher.