Töötusmäär

Töötusmäär, also known as the unemployment rate, is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. It is typically calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force (which includes both employed and unemployed individuals) and then multiplying by 100. The labor force participation rate is another related metric, representing the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or unemployed and looking for work.

A low töötusmäär generally indicates a strong economy with ample job opportunities, while a high töötusmäär can signal economic weakness and potential social challenges. Different types of unemployment exist, including frictional unemployment (short-term, due to people switching jobs), structural unemployment (long-term, due to a mismatch between skills and available jobs), and cyclical unemployment (related to economic downturns). Governments and central banks closely monitor the töötusmäär to inform policy decisions aimed at promoting employment and economic stability. Statistics agencies in most countries regularly publish and update their unemployment figures, often broken down by age, gender, education level, and region.