The same rate was 7.5% in August 2018 (7.1% in males and 7.8% in females) and corresponds roughly to 32 000 individuals, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

Meanwhile, the euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.1% in September 2018, down from 8.9% in September 2017.

This remains the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since November 2008.

Among the member states, the lowest unemployment rates in September 2018 were recorded in Czechia (2.3%), Germany and Poland (both 3.4%). The highest unemployment rates were observed in Greece (19.0% in July 2018) and Spain (14.9%).

The largest decreases were registered in Cyprus (from 10.2% to 7.4%).

Youth unemployment (those under 25) remained the highest in Greece at 37.9% in September.

Source: Cyprus Mail