Duration of job search by age group in Russia in 2025
The number of months required for Russian citizens to find employment depends on age. The table provides data on the number of unemployed persons by age group and the average duration of their job search. The figures are based on the results of the sample labor force survey and reflect the situation in 2025. This section contains information on the number of unemployed individuals in each age group and the average time spent searching for work
Number of unemployed by age group and average job search duration in 2025
Set in numbers
The table is a snapshot — 13 series shown across 8 breakdowns. 104 values in total.
“Unemployed — 65-69” leads the table with 6.8, “Unemployed — 15-19” closes it with 3.3.
All table numbers are series: 13
| Series | Всего, тыс. человек | в том числе ищут работу, месяцев — менее 1 | в том числе ищут работу, месяцев — от 1 до 3 | в том числе ищут работу, месяцев — от 3 до 6 | в том числе ищут работу, месяцев — от 6 до 9 | в том числе ищут работу, месяцев — от 9 до 12 | в том числе ищут работу, месяцев — 12 и более | Среднее время поиска работы, месяцев |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Безработные – всего | 1 681,00 | 280,00 | 486,00 | 374,00 | 206,00 | 130,00 | 205,00 | 5,20 |
| Безработные — 15-19 | 63,00 | 26,00 | 18,00 | 8,00 | 5,00 | 3,00 | 4,00 | 3,30 |
| Безработные — 20-24 | 278,00 | 64,00 | 97,00 | 55,00 | 25,00 | 16,00 | 22,00 | 4,10 |
| Безработные — 25-29 | 181,00 | 31,00 | 51,00 | 41,00 | 24,00 | 14,00 | 19,00 | 5,10 |
| Безработные — 30-34 | 224,00 | 31,00 | 71,00 | 52,00 | 30,00 | 13,00 | 27,00 | 5,20 |
| Безработные — 35-39 | 225,00 | 34,00 | 62,00 | 55,00 | 27,00 | 20,00 | 27,00 | 5,40 |
| Безработные — 40-44 | 188,00 | 25,00 | 52,00 | 46,00 | 23,00 | 17,00 | 25,00 | 5,60 |
| Безработные — 45-49 | 158,00 | 22,00 | 43,00 | 37,00 | 22,00 | 10,00 | 23,00 | 5,60 |
| Безработные — 50-54 | 143,00 | 18,00 | 33,00 | 33,00 | 21,00 | 14,00 | 24,00 | 6,20 |
| Безработные — 55-59 | 121,00 | 15,00 | 36,00 | 26,00 | 16,00 | 13,00 | 16,00 | 5,60 |
| Безработные — 60-64 | 79,00 | 9,00 | 19,00 | 18,00 | 10,00 | 8,00 | 14,00 | 6,40 |
| Безработные — 65-69 | 17,00 | 4,00 | 2,00 | 3,00 | 3,00 | 2,00 | 4,00 | 6,80 |
| Безработные — 70 и старше | 4,00 | 0,50 | 2,00 | 1,00 | 1,00 | 0,30 | 1,00 | 5,50 |
How to read this table
The table presents data on both the number of unemployed persons and the average job search duration. Comparing rows reveals how search duration varies by age. Younger unemployed individuals tend to find work more quickly, whereas the average search time may be significantly higher among older age groups. Observing the distribution of the unemployed and search duration across age groups helps identify labor market patterns
More in the section Labour force, employment and unemployment»
Period and application
The published data pertain to 2025 and are based on the results of the sample labor force survey. Indicators are updated annually. This information is useful for labor market analysts, employment program developers, and citizens or employers interested in current unemployment trends. It helps identify which age groups face the greatest employment challenges and the average time required to find work
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