The employment estimated for the 2nd quarter of 2019 in Azores, registered a positive evolution ( 2,5%) when compared with same quarter of 2018. The unemployment rate was 8,2%. This value is down 0,2 p.p. percentage points (p.p.) from the previous quarter and the same rate when compared with the second quarter of 2018. According to the available indicators, the Azorean economic activity has shown a global positive evolution in the 2nd quarter of 2019.