• The growth in the number of employed in the economy continued. Over the quarter, it increased by 0,35% in seasonally adjusted terms, while the average actual employment level reached 4139,6 thsnd. persons.

• The unemployment rate continues to decline. By the end of the quarter, a new historical low of 2,8% was reached.

• The positive dynamic of new hires exceeding terminations, first observed in the previous quarter, persists. In absolute terms, this surplus amounted to over 4,5 thsnd. persons. At the same time, a record increase in the number of additionally introduced workplaces was recorded.

• At the regional level, Minsk City demonstrated the most dynamic labour market and wage growth. In contrast, a slowdown was observed in the Gomel and Vitebsk regions.

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