The unemployment rate is reaching a new low
According to the Rosstat report, in January 2024, the unemployment rate in Russia decreased to 2.9%, which is a historical minimum.
Last month, the number of unemployed in the country was 2.1 million people aged 15 and older, which is less than in previous months. By the end of January, 500,000 citizens were registered with employment services, of which 400,000 were unemployed, and 300,000 people received unemployment benefits.
Recall that since June 2023, unemployment has remained at 3%, the lowest level since 1991.
Rosstat also reported a 7.8% growth in wages in 2023 in real terms. Thus, the average monthly salary in nominal terms in December 2023 was 103,815 rubles.
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