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
3rd quarter 20173rd quarter 20183rd quarter 20173rd quarter 2018
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 quarrying50.353.846.954.1
 
Manufacturing50.453.847.054.1
Food, beverages and tobacco50.350.547.250.4
Food products50.150.547.050.4
Textiles, wearing apparel, leather57.754.749.836.0
Wood and wood products57.853.445.649.9
Paper and paper products48.441.647.236.8
Printing, reproduction45.238.549.039.5
Refined petro., chemicals, pharmac.53.057.851.855.4
Basic chemicals47.356.446.048.5
Rubber, plastic and mineral prod.53.554.148.753.8
Basic metals50.656.845.850.9
Non-ferrous metals51.854.144.546.7
Fabricated metal products58.160.552.862.0
Computer and electrical equipment45.957.651.053.3
Machinery and equipment43.860.739.965.0
Ships, boats and oil platforms49.453.236.456.9
Transport equipment n.e.c48.151.450.749.8
Repair, installation of machinery44.951.746.256.7
Furniture and manufacturing n.e.c.45.847.650.059.9
 
Main industrial groupings:
Intermediate goods54.155.448.652.5
Capital goods46.555.744.259.2
Consumer goods50.449.947.950.5