By the beginning of January there were almost 50 000 unemployed in Estonia

The number of registered unemployed increases in Estonia for the fiftieth week in a row, writes

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The number of registered unemployed is rising in Estonia for the fiftieth week in a row, writes

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As of January 5 , there were 49,924 924 people – 769 more than the week before.

The registered unemployment rate increased from 7.1% to 7.2% of the economically active population.

In counties the highest unemployment level is still in Ida-Virumaa, where it jumped from 12.6% to 12.8% (7,340 unemployed).

The lowest unemployment rate remains in Hiiumaa – 3.8%.

The lower unemployment rate remains in Hiiumaa – 3.8%.

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