Current Unemployment Rate in Rehovot

"Unemployment is stable. The number of job seekers reached approximately 230,000, seasonally-adjusted, in November, the same as in September-October, Israel National Employment Service director-general Esther Dominicini said today.

Original figures indicate 231,800 job seekers in November, an increase of 3,100 people, mainly due to lay-offs after the Jewish High Holy Days, mostly by retail chains and hotels.

The number of job seekers in November fell 1.8%, or 4,168 people, compared with November 2003, but was still 24.8% higher, compared with November 2002, an increase of 45,775 people.

The number of job seekers with higher degrees fell by 3.5%, or 571 people, in November. There was no change in the number of ordinary unemployed. The number of job seekers with higher degrees fell by 11%, or 1,978 people, compared with November 2003. The number of ordinary unemployed fell by 12%, or 10,438 people, compared with November 2003...

Lower than average unemployment rates were recorded in Rehovot - 5.7%; Jerusalem - 4.7%; and Tel Aviv, Dan region, and the southern Sharon - 4.1%."

Source: Zeev Klein. Nov job-seeker numbers unchanged at 230,000. The number of job seekers in November fell 1.8%, compared with November 2003. Globes Online (22 Dec 2004) [FullText]