Mathematics in Education, Research and Applications (MERAA), 2025(11), 2
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Published online 2026-01-30
DOI:https://doi.org/10.15414/meraa.2025.11.02.39-46
The determinants of unemployment in the regions of Nitra and Prešov
Vladimír Matušek
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Economics and Management, Institute of Statistics, Operations Research and Mathematics
Article Fulltext (PDF), pp. 39–46
- The aim of the paper is to analyses and compares the factors influencing unemployment in two regions
of Slovakia: Nitra and Prešov. The main objective was to identify and evaluate the factors that affect regional differences
in unemployment. The statistical analysis is based on data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic for the period 2001–2024.
The study uses descriptive statistics and a t-test to examine the development of unemployment rates, the structure of job seekers by
age and education, and the availability of job opportunities. The results show that the Prešov Region faces persistently higher unemployment.
This is due to a lack of job opportunities. It is also due to a higher share of long-term unemployed people. And it is due to lower educational attainment.
In contrast, the Nitra Region demonstrates greater economic stability, supported by stronger business activity, higher wages, and better infrastructure.
- Keywords: factors influencing unemployment, regional differences in unemployment, unemployment rate, problem of unemployment, number of unemployed
- JEL Classification: E24, E66, J69