Danish Unemployment Rises for Fifth Month

Denmark's job market is slowing down as unemployment rose again in August.

This marks the fifth straight month of rising unemployment.

Job seekers may face stiffer competition in the local market.

Data comes from the Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment.

Full-time unemployment rose by 500 people from July to August.

The total number of full-time unemployed reached 94,100 in August.

This figure is adjusted for seasonal changes.

The overall unemployment rate remains steady at 3.1 percent.

Compared to last year, full-time unemployment grew by 6,300 people.

This increase includes 3,800 more people on unemployment benefits.

Another 2,500 more people are receiving social assistance.

The agency noted a key reason for the social assistance rise.

More Ukrainians have entered the system over a longer period.

These figures reflect ongoing shifts in the Danish labor market.