According to the periodic labor force survey prepared by the National Statistics Office on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), the unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 and above stood at 5. 1% in March, 0. 2 percentage points higher than February, mainly due to urban unemployment.

The report said unemployment in rural areas was 4. 3%, while in urban areas it was 6.

8%. Among women aged 15 and above, unemployment was 4. 1% in rural areas and 9% in urban areas.