A slow but persistent rise in unemployment

The number of available resident jobseekers registered with ADEM stood at 18,469 as of 31 May 2025, representing an increase of 999 people or 5.7% compared to May 2024.

This increase particularly affects jobseekers registered for 12 months or more, jobseekers over the age of 45, as well as highly qualified jobseekers (graduates of higher education).

In terms of occupations, the largest increases are observed in the fields of accounting (ROME category M12), road transport driving (category N41), culinary production (G16), and IT (M18).

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, calculated by STATEC, stands at 6.0%.

The number of new resident registrations is slightly declining. In fact, 2,269 residents registered with ADEM in May 2025, a decrease of 25 people or 1.1% compared to May 2024.

The number of resident jobseekers receiving full unemployment benefits decreased by 122 people or 1.2% year-on-year, reaching 10,008 as of 31 May. The number of people benefiting from an employment support measure stands at 4,458, showing a slight decline of 1.7% compared to May 2024.