Total government employment reached 55,367 persons in November 2025, marking a slight increase of 124 employees, or 0.2 percent, compared with November 2024, according to new figures released by the Statistical Service.
The data show contrasting trends across the public sector. Employment in the Civil Service fell by 0.9 percent and the Security Forces recorded a 0.5 percent decrease, while the Educational Service posted a 2.2 percent rise, continuing the upward trajectory observed earlier this year.
Compared with November 2024, the largest increase in total government employment was recorded among employees on contracts of definite duration, up 0.9 percent. The steepest decline was among hourly paid workers, whose numbers fell by 0.8 percent.
Sharp drop in fixed-term staff within the Security Forces
A closer look by employee category and service shows that the Educational Service recorded the most significant percentage increase for employees on contracts of indefinite duration, up 23.5 percent.
By contrast, the Security Forces saw the largest percentage decrease in employees with contracts of definite duration, down 74 percent. According to the Statistical Service, this drop is mainly attributed to the completion and non-renewal of specific fixed-term contracts in July 2025.
Employment growth in early 2025
For the period January to November 2025, average total government employment increased by 0.6 percent compared with the same period of 2024, reflecting modest but steady growth across the public sector.
Source: CNA