39.7% of University Graduates Unemployed in Q1

The share of higher education unemployment from the total unemployed population was 39.7% in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 21) to register a year-on-year decline of 0.6%, according to the Statistical Center of Iran.
The unemployment shares of male and female graduates from the total unemployed population stood at 27.1% and 69.8%, respectively.
The share of higher education unemployment from the total unemployed population was 43.2% in urban areas and 25.7% in rural areas during the period.  
The unemployment rate for university graduates stood at 13.2% in Q1, posting a 0.2% YOY decrease.