The employment estimated for the 3rd quarter of 2018 in Azores, registered a positive evolution ( 0,5%) when compared with same quarter of 2017. The unemployment rate was 8,7%. This value is up 0,5 p.p. percentage points (p.p.) from the same quarter of 2017 and from the previous quarter. According to the available indicators, the Azorean economic activity has shown a global positive evolution in the 3rd quarter 2018.