1693557508 320759 people without jobs unemployment increased in August

320,759 people without jobs: unemployment increased in August

A man enters the AMS

© APA/GEORG HOCHMUTH / GEORG HOCHMUTH

The unemployment rate rose from 5.9 to 6.1 percent.

Cooling economics are driving this unemployment in Austria further up. at the end of August 2023 320,759 people in AMS The Ministry of Labor and Economy announced on Friday in a press release that 11,328 more were registered as unemployed or in training than in the previous year.

The unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent. At the end of August 2022 it was still at 5.9 percent. Overall, the job market is proving to be robust in the face of weaker economic dynamics, commented the Minister of Labor Martin Kocher (ÖVP) the current numbers.

Well informed anytime, anywhere

Ensure unrestricted access to all KURIER digital content: Plus content, ePaper, online magazines and much more. Try your KURIER digital subscription now.