Treasury minister Alex Allinson says there currently two jobs for every person out of work on the island.
He faced questions in Tynwald this week about the growth of the island's economy.
Dr Allinson gave the figure when Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked if the Isle of Man was on track to hit three per cent GDP growth this year.
He said it was too early to predict economic growth, but other factors such as unemployment were encouraging:
How much has the Department of Infrastructure claimed for property damage?
How many times has the Department of Infrastructure claimed money from others for property damage?
Visa fraudster convicted in Isle of Man immigration scam
The Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the conviction of 25-year-old Sagar Joon.
Crowds gather for Maccies re-opening after £1.6m upgrade
Crowds have been flocking to the grand re-opening of McDonald's this morning.
MHK questions wages of 1,500 extra workers
How many of the 1,500 extra people in work since 2021 are on less than £25,000 per year?
Manxman sailings cancelled today
This afternoon’s Manxman sailings have been cancelled due to the incoming bad weather.
New parent employment rights to start this Saturday
The Department of Enterprise says from November 1, parents will get stronger support with new shared parental and bereavement leave rights.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
