empty
 
 

2018.10.0907:45:00UTC+00OECD Jobless Rate Unchanged At 5.3%

The unemployment rate for the OECD countries remained unchanged for a second straight month in August, figures from the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed on Tuesday.

The jobless rate was 5.3 percent in August, same as in June and July. The rate was 5.2 percent in May.

The youth unemployment rate, which applies to the 15-24 age group, was 11 percent.

The number of unemployed was 33.5 million, which was around one million more than in April 2008, ahead of the global financial crisis. The number of young unemployed were 7.9 million.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $8000 more!
    In March we raffle $8000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 100% Bonus
    Your unique opportunity to get a 100% bonus on your deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 55% Bonus
    Apply for a 55% bonus on your every deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback