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title: "Unemployment Rises, NSO Data Published Post-Election"
date: 2026-06-02T10:55:10.945+00:00
updated: 2026-06-02T17:03:44.024+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Economy", "National"]
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# Unemployment Rises, NSO Data Published Post-Election

## In brief

- National unemployment figures have shown an increase, with one report indicating a rise of 3,300 since August.
- The National Statistics Office (NSO) published this data after the recent election, a delay highlighted by one news outlet.
- Despite the increase, Malta maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates within the Euro area.

Malta's unemployment figures have shown an increase, with data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) indicating a rise in the number of jobless individuals.

Newsbook reported that the number of unemployed people increased by 3,300 since August. The outlet highlighted that the NSO delayed the publication of this data until after the recent polling day.

Separately, The Maltese Herald reported on Eurostat figures, noting that unemployment in Malta edged up slightly from 3% to 3.6% in April, with the total number of unemployed people increasing by 1.4% to 12,400.

Despite these increases, The Maltese Herald emphasised that Malta retains the second lowest unemployment rate in the Euro area, according to the latest Eurostat figures.

## The Spin Room

**Medium media divide.** Newsbook highlighted the increase in unemployment and the National Statistics Office's delayed publication of data until after the election, while The Maltese Herald focused on Malta's continued low unemployment rate compared to the Euro area.

- **Newsbook:** Emphasised the increase in unemployment figures and questioned the timing of the National Statistics Office's data release, which occurred after the election.
- **The Maltese Herald:** Focused on Malta's favourable position within the Euro area, noting it retains the second lowest unemployment rate despite a slight increase.

## Updates

- **2026-06-02:** Updated with reporting from The Malta Independent and NET News, confirming the annual unemployment increase of 22% and a total of 12,400 jobless individuals.

## Sources (4)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-01/local-news/Unemployment-rises-22-in-a-year-as-jobless-total-reaches-12-400-6736290178)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/06/01/zieda-ta-22-1-fir-rata-ta-qghad-fmalta/)
- [The Maltese Herald](https://themalteseherald.com/2026/06/02/malta-retains-the-second-lowest-unemployment-in-the-euro-area/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/unemployed-increased-by-3300-since-august-data-published-after-election-shows/)

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