Official statistics reveals an increase in the number of unemployed people in Armenia.
Against the 73,295 unemployed in 2015, as many as 79166 were reported jobless in January-December 2016, and the paper says,citing the National Statistical Service. Yet, the published figures do not reflect the genuine unemployment rate, or says the paper,adding that many of those not having jobs do not acquire their status registered with the corresponding social security services. As a result, the unemployment rate is thought to be within the range of 18%, and according to the paper.
Source: tert.am