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Russia May Jobless Rate Lowest Since 1992
The unemployment rate in Russia went down to 4.7 percent in May of 2018 from 5.2 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year, below market expectations of 4.9 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since at least October 1992. In April, the jobless rate was higher at 4.9 percent.
Published on 2018-06-20

Russia Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 4.9%
Russian unemployment rate declined to 4.9 percent in April of 2018 from 5.3 percent in the same month of the previous year, beating market expectations of 5 percent. In March, the jobless rate was 5 percent.
Published on 2018-05-22

Russia Jobless Rate Drops to 5% in March as Expected
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in March 2018 from 5.4 percent in the same month of the previous year, and in line with market expectations.
Published on 2018-04-18

Russian Jobless Rate Falls to 5% in February
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in February 2018 from 5.6 percent in the same month of the previous year, beating market expectations of 5.2 percent.
Published on 2018-03-21

Russian Jobless Rate Falls to 5.2% in January
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in January 2018 from 5.6 percent in the same month of the previous year, in line with market expectations.
Published on 2018-02-19

Russian Jobless Rate Below Expectations in December
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in December 2017 from 5.3 percent in the same month of the previous year and below market expectations of 5.2 percent.
Published on 2018-01-25

Russian Jobless Rate Falls to 5.1% in November
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in November 2017 from 5.4 percent in the same month of the previous year and in line with market expectations.
Published on 2017-12-19

Russia Jobless Rate Down to 5.1%
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in October of 2017 from 5.4 percent in the same month of the previous year, matching market expectations. In the previous month, the unemployment was slightly lower at 5 percent.
Published on 2017-11-20

Russian Jobless Rate Falls Less than Expected
Russian unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in September 2017 from 5.2 percent in the same month of the previous year but above market expectations of 4.9 percent.
Published on 2017-10-18

Russia Jobless Rate Drops Unexpectedly to 2-Year Low
Russian unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in August 2017 from 5.2 percent in the same month of the previous year and below market expectations of 5.1 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since August 2014.
Published on 2017-09-19

Russia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.1% in July
Russian unemployment rate came in at 5.1 percent in July 2017, unchanged from the previous month's two-and-a-half-year low and down from 5.3 percent in the same period a year ago. The number of unemployed people decreased by 220 thousand from the previous year to 3.905 million.
Published on 2017-08-17

Russia Jobless Rate Falls To 2.5-Year Low
The unemployment rate in Russia declined to 5.1 percent in June 2017 from 5.4 percent in the same month a year ago and below market expectations of 5.2 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since October 2014, as the number of unemployed people decreased by 331 thousand to 3.846 million.
Published on 2017-07-19

Russia Jobless Rate At 8-Month Low Of 5.2%
The unemployment rate in Russia declined to 5.2 percent in May of 2017 from 5.6 percent in the same month a year ago and below market expectations of 5.3 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since September last year. The number of unemployed people decreased by 358 thousand to 3.945 million while the number of economically active people fell by 500 thousand to 76 million, representing 52 percent of total population.
Published on 2017-06-20

Russia Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls To 5.3% In April
The unemployment rate in Russia declined to 5.3 percent in April of 2017 from 5.9 percent in the same month a year ago and well below market expectations of 5.5 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since December last year. The number of unemployed people decreased by 470 thousand to 4.050 million while the number of economically active people fell by 400 thousand to 75.9 million, representing 52 percent of total population.
Published on 2017-05-22

Russia Jobless Rate Falls To 5.4% In March
The unemployment rate in Russia declined to 5.4 percent in March of 2017 from 5.6 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.6 percent. A year ago, the jobless rate was 6 percent.
Published on 2017-04-18

Russia Jobless Rate Steady At 5.6% In February
The unemployment rate in Russia remained unchanged at 5.6 percent in February of 2017 from the previous month and in line with market expectations. The jobless rate stayed at the highest since May 2016.
Published on 2017-03-21

Russia Jobless Rate At 8-Month High Of 5.6% In January
The unemployment rate in Russia increased to 5.6 percent in January of 2017 from 5.3 percent in December and well above market expectations of 5.6 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since May 2016.
Published on 2017-02-22

Russia Jobless Rate Edges Dow To 5.3%
The unemployment rate in Russia declined to 5.3 percent in December of 2016 from 5.4 percent in November and below market expectations of 5.4 percent.
Published on 2017-01-25

Russia Jobless Rate Matches Expectations In November
Russian unemployment rate decreased to 5.4 percent in November of 2016 compared to 5.8 percent a year ago and in line with market expectations. In the previous month, the jobless rate was recorded at 5.4 percent.
Published on 2016-12-19

Russia Jobless Rate Falls To 5.4% In October
Russian unemployment rate decreased to 5.4 percent in October of 2016 compared to 5.5 percent a year ago and in line with market expectations. In the previous month, the jobless rate was recorded at 5.2 percent.
Published on 2016-11-18

Russia Jobless Rate Steady at 5.2% in September
Russian unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2 percent in September of 2016 compared with a previous month and in a line with market expectations.
Published on 2016-10-19

Russia Jobless Rate Falls Unexpectedly to 5.2% in August
Russian unemployment rate declined to 5.2 percent in August of 2016, compared to 5.3 percent in the previous month and well below market expectations of 5.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since September 2015, as the number of unemployed people decreased by 88 thousand to 4.037 million while economically active increased by 0.6 million to 77.5 million (53 percent of population).
Published on 2016-09-19

Russian Jobless Rate Down to 5.3% in July
Russian unemployment rate was recorded at 5.3 percent in July of 2016, compared to 5.4 percent in the previous month. The figure came below market expectations of 5.4 percent and was the lowest since September 2015.
Published on 2016-08-17

Russian Jobless Rate Falls to 5.4% in June
Russian unemployment rate was recorded at 5.4 percent in June of 2016, down from 5.6 percent in the previous month. The figure came well below market expectations of 5.6 percent and was the lowest since September 2015. The number of unemployed people decreased by 126 thousand to 4.17 million while economically active increased by 0.4 million to 76.9 million (52 percent of population).
Published on 2016-07-19

Russian Jobless Rate at 7-Month Low of 5.6%
Russian unemployment rate was recorded at 5.6 percent in May of 2016, down from 5.9 percent in the previous month. The figure came below market expectations of 5.8 percent and was the lowest October 2015. The number of unemployed people decreased by 217 thousand to 4.3 million.
Published on 2016-06-20

Russia Jobless Rate Down to 5.9% in April
Unemployment rate in Russia was recorded at 5.9 percent in April of 2016, down from 6.0 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.0 percent. The number of unemployed people decreased by 47 thousand to 4.52 million while economically active increased by 0.2 million to 76.3 million (52 percent of population).
Published on 2016-05-23

Russia Jobless Rate at 3-Year High
Unemployment rate in Russia was recorded at 6.0 percent in March of 2016, up from 5.8 percent in the previous three months and above market expectations of 5.9 percent. It was the highest rate since January of 2013, as the number of unemployed people increased by 138 thousand to 4.56 million while economically active increased by 0.2 million to 76.1 million (52 percent of population).
Published on 2016-04-19

Russia Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.8%
Russian jobless rate was recorded at 5.80 percent in February of 2016, unchanged from the previous two months and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed people was steady at 4.4 million while economically active increased by 0.1 million to 75.9 million (52 percent of population).
Published on 2016-03-21

Russia Jobless Rate Unchanged at 5.8% in January
Russian unemployment rate was recorded at 5.80 percent in January of 2016, unchanged from the previous month and below market expectations. The number of unemployed people was steady at 4.4 million while economically active decreased by 0.9 million to 75.8 million (52 percent of population).
Published on 2016-02-18

Russia Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.8%
Russian jobless rate was recorded at 5.80 percent in December of 2015, the same as in the previous month and remaining the highest since April of 2015. The number of unemployed people decreased marginally while economically active edged up slightly.
Published on 2016-01-25

Russia Unemployment Rate at 7-Month High
Russian jobless rate unexpectedly increased to 5.8 percent in November from 5.5 percent in October and above market expectations of 5.6 percent. It is the highest rate since April, as the number of unemployed people edged up while economically active declined.
Published on 2015-12-17

Russia Unemployment Rate at 5-Month High
Russian jobless rate unexpectedly increased to 5.5 percent in October from 5.2 percent in September and above market expectations of 5.4 percent. It is the highest rate since May as the number of unemployed people edged up while employed and economically active declined.
Published on 2015-11-18

Russia Unemployment Rate at 10-Month Low
Russian jobless rate decreased to 5.2 percent in September from 5.3 percent in August and below market expectations. It is the lowest rate since November of 2014 as the number of unemployed and economically active people decreased.
Published on 2015-10-19

Russia Unemployment Rate at 5.3%
The jobless rate in Russia was recorded at 5.3 percent in August of 2015, the same as in July, remaining one of the lowest in Europe.
Published on 2015-09-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.3% in July
Russian jobless rate decreased for the forth consecutive month to 5.3 percent in July from 5.4 percent in June. It is the lowest value since December of 2014 and below market expectations.
Published on 2015-08-19

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.4% in June
Russian jobless rate decreased for the third consecutive month to 5.4 percent in June from 5.6 percent in May. It is the lowest value since December of 2014 and below market expectations.
Published on 2015-07-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Falls Again in May
Russian jobless rate decreased for the second consecutive month to 5.6 percent in May from 5.8 percent in April.
Published on 2015-06-18

Russia Unemployment Rate Falls in April
Russian jobless rate decreased for the first time in eight months to 5.8 percent in April from 5.9 percent in March.
Published on 2015-05-22

Russia Unemployment Rate Edges Up in March
Russian jobless rate increased for the seventh straight month to 5.9 percent in March from 5.8 percent in February.
Published on 2015-04-17

Russia Unemployment Rate at 2-Year High
Russian jobless rate rose for the sixth straight month to 5.8 percent in February of 2015 from 5.5 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since February of 2013.
Published on 2015-03-19

Russia Unemployment Rate Rises in January
Russian jobless rate increased to 5.5 percent in January of 2015 from 5.3 percent in the previous period. The unemployment rate rose for the fifth straight month, reaching its highest since February when it was recorded at 5.6 percent.
Published on 2015-02-18

Russia Unemployment Rate at 8-Month High
Russian jobless rate increased for the fourth consecutive month to 5.3 percent in December of 2014 from 5.2 percent in the previous month, reaching the highest since April.
Published on 2015-01-28

Russia Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 5.2%
Russian jobless rate increased to 5.2 percent in November of 2014 from 5.1 percent in the previous month, above market expectations.
Published on 2014-12-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Up to 5.1%
Russian jobless rate increased for the second consecutive month to 5.1 percent in October of 2014 from 4.9 percent in September, above market forecasts.
Published on 2014-11-21

Russia Unemployment Rate Edges Up in September
Russian jobless rate increased to 4.9 percent in September of 2014 from 4.8 percent in the previous month. It is the first increase since November last year, matching market forecasts.
Published on 2014-10-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 4.8% in August
Russian jobless rate fell to 4.8 percent in August of 2014 from 4.9 percent in the previous three months.
Published on 2014-09-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Unchanged in July
Russian jobless rate remained stable at 4.9 percent for the second straight month in July of 2014. It is the lowest rate in more than eleven years.
Published on 2014-08-19

Russia Unemployment Rate Stable at 4.9%
In June of 2014, Russian jobless rate was recorded at 4.9 percent, unchanged from the previous month. A year earlier, unemployment was recorded at 5.4 percent.
Published on 2014-07-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 11-Year Low
Russian jobless rate fell to 4.9 percent in May of 2014, the lowest rate since January of 1993. Unemployment decreased for the third straight month from 5.3 percent in April. A year earlier, unemployment reached 5.2 percent of the workforce.
Published on 2014-06-20

Russia Unemployment Falls to 5.3%
Russian jobless rate dropped for the second consecutive month to 5.3 percent in April of 2014 from 5.4 percent in March.
Published on 2014-05-22

Russia Unemployment Drops in March
Russian jobless rate fell for the first time in four months to 5.4 percent, after remaining stable at 5.6 percent in the previous two months.
Published on 2014-04-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.6%
In February of 2014, Russian jobless rate remained steady at 5.6 percent, the same rate recorded in the previous two months.
Published on 2014-03-20

Russian Unemployment Rate Stable in January
In January of 2014, Russian jobless rate remained steady at 5.6 percent, after rising by 0.2 percent in December.
Published on 2014-02-19

Russia Unemployment Rises to 8-Month High in December
In December of 2013, Russian jobless rate increased to 5.6 percent from 5.4 percent in November. A year ago, unemployment was recorded at 5.3 percent.
Published on 2014-01-27

Russia Unemployment Rate Slightly Falls in November
In November of 2013, Russian jobless rate decreased for the first time in four months to 5.4 percent, from 5.5 percent in October. The number of unemployed people remained unchanged at 4.1 million.
Published on 2013-12-18

Russia’s Unemployment Rate Up to 5.5% in October
In October, Russian unemployment rate was reported at 5.5 percent, up from 5.3 percent in the previous month. The number of unemployed people increased to 4.1 million, from 3.99 million in September.
Published on 2013-11-20

Russian Unemployment Rate Up to 5.3% in September
In September of 2013, Russian jobless rate went up to 5.3 percent, from 5.2 percent in August. The number of unemployed people increased to 3.99 million persons, from 3.96 million in the previous month.
Published on 2013-10-17

Russian Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.2% in August
In August of 2013, Russian jobless rate fell for the third consecutive month to 5.2 percent, from 5.3 percent in July. The number of unemployed people decreased to 3.96 million from 4.01 million in the previous month.
Published on 2013-09-18

Russian Unemployment Down to 5.3% in July
In July, Russia's unemployment was down to 5.3 percent from 5.4 percent both in the previous month and in July of 2012. The number of unemployed decreased to 4.01 million people from 4.09 million in the previous month.
Published on 2013-08-20

Russian Unemployment Rate Up to 5.4% in June
In June, Russia's unemployment was up to 5.4 percent from 5.2 percent in May but was unchanged when compared with June of 2012. The number of unemployed increased to 4.10 million people from 3.90 million in the previous month.
Published on 2013-07-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.2% in May
In May, Russia unemployment rate was recorded at 5.2 percent, down 0.4 percentage points from 5.6 percent reported in April, and 0.2 percentage points from 5.4 percent in May 2012. In the same period, the number of unemployed decreased to 3.90 million from 4.18 million in April and from 3.99 million in May of 2012.
Published on 2013-06-24

Russia Unemployment Rate Down To 5.6% In April
In April, Russia unemployment rate was recorded at 5.6 percent, down 0.1 percentage points from 5.7 percent reported in March. In the same period, the number of unemployed decreased to 4.18 million from 4.25 million in March of 2013 and from 4.20 million in April of 2012.
Published on 2013-05-24

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.7% in March
Russia unemployment rate was reported at 5.7 percent of the economically active population according to a report by the Rosstat. The unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points in March of 2013 from 5.8 percent in February and decreased 0.8 percentage points from 6.5 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2013-04-17

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.8 Percent in February
Russia unemployment rate was reported at 5.8 percent of the economically active population according to a report by the Rosstat. Russia's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points in February of 2013 from 6.0 in January of 2013 and decreased 0.7 percentage points from 6.5 percent in February of 2012.
Published on 2013-03-20

Russia Unemployment Rate Up to 6.0 Percent in January
Russia unemployment rate was reported at 6.0 percent of the economically active population according to a report by the Rosstat.
Published on 2013-02-19

Russia Unemployment Rate Down to 5.3% in December
Russia unemployment rate was reported at 5.3% of the economically active population according to a report by the Rosstat.
Published on 2013-01-25

Russia Unemployment Rate Up to 5.4% in November
Russia unemployment rate was reported at 5.4% of the economically active population according to a report by the Rosstat
Published on 2012-12-19

Russia Unemployment Rate up to 5.3% in October
Russia's unemployment rate increased slightly in October from a record-low of 5.2 percent recorded in September of 2012.
Published on 2012-12-11

Russia's July Unemployment Rate Falls
Russia's unemployment rate fell in July to a record-low 5.8 percent as economic growth fuels the need for new workers.
Published on 2008-08-25