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Unemployment rate in Albania, now 13.49%

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Tirana March 8, 2011 NOA - Although there are over a million people in the labour force, unemployment in the 4th quarter rose to 13.49%.

In the private non-agricultural sector over the fourth quarter 2010, Albania’s average number of employed has increased by 3.13% compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year.

The average number of registered unemployed over the fourth quarter is 143,040 persons.

The average number of unemployed who receive unemployment benefit is 9,509.

The average amount of partial social assistance per family is 3,325 Albanian LEK whereas the average amount of full social assistance is 4,023 LEK.

The minimum wage level according to the Council of Ministers Decision, No 566 of date 14/07/2010 For the determination of minimum wage at national level is 19,000 LEK.

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