Figures from the statistical service does show a significant drop in the number of unemployed in May compared with February. However, the drop is likely to be linked with seasonal factors, Oilru.com reports.
In addition, the unemployment figures remain far higher than at the same time in 2008. Almost 2,5 million more people were without jobs in May 2009 compared with May 2008.
Women make up 44,8 percent of the unemployed. A majority of the unemployed (68, 4 percent) live in cities.
