Skopje, 1 November 2024 (MIA) - The number of workers in the industry sector in January through September 2024 has increased by 1 percent compared to the same period last year, the State Statistical Office said on Friday.

Compared to September 2023, the number of industry workers in September 2024 reduced by 2.1 percent.

The number of employees in section Mining and quarrying increased by 4.6%, in section Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply it increased by 1.0%, with  decrease in the Manufacturing section by 2.7%.

The number of employees by Main Industrial Groupings was higher in Energy by 4.6%, Capital goods by 6.1% and Durable consumer goods by 24.2%, but lower in Intermediate goods, except energy by 6.9%, and Non-durable consumer goods by 8.6%. ssh/sk/

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