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BackWomen in Russia are looking for work longer than men by 1.2 months in the first half of 2026
Women in Russia are looking for work longer than men by 1.2 months in the first half of 2026
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Women in Russia are looking for work longer than men by 1.2 months in the first half of 2026

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  • In the first half of 2026, women in Russia looked for work on average 1.2 months longer than men.
  • In July 2026, the average duration of job search for women was 5.6 months, for men - 4.4 months.
  • The share of women among the unemployed aged 15 years and older reached 55.9%, the unemployment rate for women - 2.6%, for men - 2%.

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Data provided by Rosstat as part of a report on the socio-economic situation in Russia for January-July 2026. The statistics cover unemployed people aged 15 years and older.

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In the first half of 2026, women in Russia looked for work on average 1.2 months longer than men.

In July 2026, the average duration of job search for women was 5.6 months, for men - 4.4 months.

MOSCOW, September 7 - RIA Novosti. Women in Russia in the first half of 2026 looked for work on average 1.2 months longer than men, according to Rosstat data.

“The average duration of job search for unemployed people in July 2026 for women was 5.6 months, for men - 4.4 months,” says the Rosstat report on the socio-economic situation in Russia in January-July 2026.

According to statistics, in July, among the unemployed aged 15 years and older, the share of women was 55.9%, thus, the unemployment rate for women (2.6%) is higher than that for men (2%).

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  • Which industries are most affected by the gender gap in job search duration?
  • Are there regional differences in job search rates between women and men?
  • What government employment support measures are being used to reduce this gap?

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