Table

Actual and expected changes in employment, by division and main industrial groupings. Diffusion index. Unadjusted figures1
Changes from previous quarterExpected changes in next quarter
4th quarter 20184th quarter 20194th quarter 20184th quarter 2019
1A diffusion index is compiled using the estimated percentages on "ups" and "same" according to the formula: (ups + 0,5 * same) after adjustments for non-response.
Manufacturing, mining and quarrying52.349.352.046.7
 
Manufacturing52.349.452.246.8
Food, beverages and tobacco49.447.648.647.1
Food products50.447.647.946.7
Textiles, wearing apparel, leather41.948.065.051.3
Wood and wood products43.638.240.833.2
Paper and paper products46.656.355.451.4
Printing, reproduction47.646.135.429.7
Refined petro., chemicals, pharmac.53.554.047.053.9
Basic chemicals48.546.847.162.0
Rubber, plastic and mineral prod.48.148.846.248.7
Basic metals50.846.452.145.8
Non-ferrous metals46.043.148.344.7
Fabricated metal products56.151.656.444.5
Computer and electrical equipment56.260.858.255.7
Machinery and equipment65.343.459.845.7
Ships, boats and oil platforms59.356.658.343.4
Transport equipment n.e.c48.839.944.435.5
Repair, installation of machinery50.852.260.454.6
Furniture and manufacturing n.e.c.50.845.748.545.2
 
Main industrial groupings:
Intermediate goods49.448.948.947.1
Capital goods58.152.158.048.1
Consumer goods49.346.849.644.7