Greece's unemployment rate rose in August after reversing a mild easing in the previous month to remain the highest among euro area countries.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 23.4 percent from an upwardly revised 23.3 percent in July, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said Thursday. A figure lower than the current rate was last seen in March 2012, when it was 22.7 percent.
A year ago, the jobless rate was 24.6 percent. In June, the rate was 23.4 percent.
The number of unemployed totaled 1.13 million in August, which was 59,894 persons less than a year ago. From the previous month, unemployment increased by 1,669 persons.
The number of employed persons increased by 57,683 persons year-on-year to 3.69 million, and decreased by 7,001 persons from the previous month.
The youth unemployment rate, which applies to the 15-24 years old, fell to 46.5 from 48.3 a year ago.
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