Registered unemployment drops to 5.3% in April

According to the Ministry of Family and Social Policy, Poland's registered unemployment rate was 5.3% at the end of April 2023, down from 5.4% at the end of March. Preliminary data showed that 823.7 thousand people were registered as unemployed in April 2023, a decrease of 23.1 thousand (2.7%) compared to the previous month and a decrease of 54.2 thousand (6.2%) compared to April 2022.

The government's support measures during the pandemic helped to prevent layoffs and crisis for millions of Poles and their families, said Minister Marlena Malag. The 2023 budget law aims to keep the registered unemployment rate at 5.4% at the end of the year.

Source: ISBnews