The Department of Labour reported a decline of 15,000 in the number of persons employed in November 2008 compared with November 2007, raising the unemployment rate to 12.7% from 11.2%.

The Department of Labour reported a decline of 15, 000 in the number of persons employed in November 2008 compared with November 2007, raising the unemployment rate to 12.7% from 11.2%.

Note:1. "Employed persons in urban state-owned, collective owned and other units" is number of staff and workers before 2000.