Unemployment has risen in Wales over the past year - with a hike in the number of young people out of work.
The number of jobless people in Wales is up 2,302 over 12 months, a four per cent increase. It now stands at 62,661 - 4.2% of the working population.
But the figures are more concerning in the 18-24 age group - where there has been a 13% rise in those claiming Jobseekers Allowance.
There are now 11,688 young people out of work, a 1,336 increase over the year.
The number of people employed is at 1.47 million - a rate of 74.1%.
Welsh Government minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates said: “These figures show that the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by Brexit is having a disproportionately damaging impact for Welsh business.
“The UK Government’s chaotic and irresponsible handling of Brexit continues to push the economy closer to the cliff edge.
“Whilst Downing Street peddles its fantasies around what a low tax, minimal regulation economy could mean for the UK, the Welsh Government will continue to do all we can to protect our businesses and communities.”
The number of UK unemployed increased by 22,000 in the quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Despite the negative statistics, UK Minister for Employment Mims Davies said the figures are a “welcome example of the underlying strength of our economy and world-leading workforce”.
