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During the period of August - October 1994, the number of unemployed persons, adjusted for variations in the number of first-time job-seekers, was estimated at 66,700, while the number of underemployed persons was estimated at 37,600.
The unemployment and underemployment statistics were obtained from a continuous General Household Survey conducted by the Census and Statistics Department,
The survey for August - October 1994 covered a quarterly sample of some 12,400 households or 42,900 persons, selected scientifically to represent the land-based civilian non-institutional population in Hong Kong.
Relevant data were obtained from the survey by interviewing each individual member aged 15 and above in the households sampled.
In the survey, the definitions used in measuring unemployment and underemployment follow closely those recommended by the International Labour Organisation.
Detailed analysis of labour force characteristics is given in the report on the General Household Survey which is published four times a year.
The next report covering the quarter ending September this year will be available at the Government Publications Centre by the end of this month at $24 a copy.
End/Thursday, December 15, 1994
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