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:
Bus services to divert for king's visit
Bus Vannin says there's a royal reason behind some of its services diverting today.
Next to stay open after new deal reached
The Island's branch of Next is going to stay open, as a deal with the shop's landlord has been reached.
New Laxey Wheel visitor centre opens doors
Manx National Heritage is celebrating the opening of a new visitor centre at the Laxey Wheel.
Students urged to get meningitis jabs
Young people are being urged to get vaccinated against a strain of meningitis before going into further education.
MHK queries number waiting for public housing
How many people are currently waiting for public housing?
King to visit Island today
Douglas is preparing to welcome King Charles this morning.
Warning over parking suspensions for King's visit
Police are warning anyone parking where they shouldn't before the King's visit tomorrow may find their car towed away.
Peel residents outraged over toxic powder spread near young gull
Residents in Peel say they've contacted police after toxic powder was spread along a street to discourage seagulls.
