Who are counted as unemployed?
Persons 16 years of age and over are classified as unemployed if they do not have a job, have actively looked for work during the prior 4 weeks, and are currently available for work. Looking for work may consist of any of the following specific activities: registering at a public or private employment office, meeting with prospective employers, asking friends and relatives about possible job openings, placing or answering advertisements, writing letters of application, and being on a union or professional register.
