The number of employed persons increased by 226,500 in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the previous quarter (1.24%) and stands at 18,527,500. Seasonally adjusted quarterly variation is 0.77%. Employment has grown by 478,800 people in the last 12 months. The annual rate is 2.65%. Occupancy up this quarter by 8,900 people in the public sector and 217,700 in private. In the past 12 months, employment has risen by 461,300 people in the private sector and 17,500 in the public. The total number of employees grows in the third quarter by 216,800 (455,700 on year).