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In the result of COVID-19 impact, in the 2nd quarter number of job vacancies has dropped by a third
At the end of the 2nd quarter of 2020 there were 20.0 thousand job vacancies in Latvia, which is 10.4 thousand vacancies or 34.2 % less than in the 2nd quarter of 2019.
Number of job vacancies has dropped by 35.5 % in the 1st quarter
At the end of 1st quarter of 2020 there were 18.5 thousand job vacancies in Latvia, which is 10.2 thousand vacancies or 35.5 % less than in the 1st quarter of 2019.
In 2019, average number of job vacancies rose by 6.4 thousand or 28.1 %
In 2019 there were 29.1 thousand job vacancies in Latvia, which is 6.4 thousand vacancies or 28.1 % more than in 2018.
The CSB improves statistics on gender equality
To enhance discussion in society regarding gender equality, the Central Statistical Bureau has compiled data on differences between situation of males and that of females in society in Latvia and in the Baltic States.
The publication “Women and men in the Baltic States” aims to improving knowledge about differences and similarities between the lives of women and men in the Baltic countries.
Number of job vacancies rose by 5.9 thousand or 23.8 % in the 2nd quarter
In the 2nd quarter of 2019 there were 30.5 thousand job vacancies in Latvia, which is 5.9 thousand vacancies or 23.8 % more than in the 2nd quarter of 2018.
In 2018, number of job vacancies rose by 5.7 thousand or 33.4 %
In 2018 there were 22.7 thousand job vacancies in Latvia, which is 5.7 thousand vacancies or 33.4 % more than in 2017.
The Statistical Yearbook of Latvia is the most exhaustive annual publication of statistical information on the national economy and socio-economic processes in the country. The publication reflects data on 2017 compared to previous years.
At home, at work, at school there are large differences between the lives of women and men in Europe, but there are also similarities. This digital publication The life of women and men in Europe – a statistical portrait aims at comparing women and men in their daily lives. It also shows how similar or different the everyday life of women and men is in European countries.
In the 2nd quarter, number of job vacancies rose by 7.8 thousand or 46.6 %
In the 2nd quarter of 2018 there were 24.5 thousand job vacancies in Latvia, which is 7.8 thousand vacancies or 46.6 % more than in the 2nd quarter of 2017. In public sector there were 7.2 thousand and in private sector 17.3 thousand job vacancies.