Numărul șomerilor din România a crescut cu aproape 6% în interval de un an

In August 2026, the unemployment rate remained at 6.4%, unchanged from July, with a notable increase in the number of unemployed individuals compared to the previous year. The total number of unemployed aged 15-74 was estimated at 523,400, showing a decrease from July but a 6% rise from August 2025. The unemployment rate for women was slightly higher than for men, and youth unemployment reached a concerning 30.8%. For adults aged 25-74, the unemployment rate was 5.2%.