The number of job vacancies in the 3rd quarter of 2024 reached 16,010, recording an increase of 3,736 (30.4%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 12,274, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Monday.

Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2024 the number of job vacancies increased by 2,232 (16.2%).

The job vacancy rate in the 3rd quarter of 2024 was 3.5%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter and the 3rd quarter of 2023 was 3% and 2.9% respectively.

The largest job vacancy rates in the 3rd quarter of 2024 were observed in the Sectors of Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply (8.3%) with 151 vacancies, Accommodation and Food Service Activities (6.4%) with 3,793 vacancies and Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (6.2%) with 639 vacancies.

Moreover, there are 2,849 job vacancies in construction and 1,470 in manufacturing, with the vacancy rate at 3.2% και 3.8% respectively.