unemployment in Spain

Spanish economy 7th September 2026

Spain pays 2,000 million euros a month in unemployment benefits, up 22% from four years ago

Official figures indicate a drop in unemployment; however, rising wages—driven by higher contribution bases—the upward adjustment of maximum benefit ceilings set by law, and the impact of inactive discontinuous-fixed workers (fijos discontinuos) are driving up total expenditure on unemployment benefits. The cumulative bill between January and July—the latest available data—amounts to 14,695 million euros, representing an average monthly outlay slightly exceeding 2,000 million euros. As a result, over the first…

Spanish economy 2nd September 2026

Spain: Unemployment rises by 44,419 people in August

According to official figures from the SEPE, unemployment rose by 44,419 people compared to July (+1.92%), reaching a total of 2,355,918 people. The year-on-year decrease stands at 70,593 people and is largely due to the extraordinary immigrant regularization process, which has mitigated the negative impact of the end of the summer season. The spike in unemployment affected all 17 autonomous communities, particularly Catalonia (+14,594), Madrid (+6,881), and the Valencian Community…

In Spain 4th August 2026

Unemployment up 19,517 in July; number paying social security contributions passes 22.5 million thanks to regularisation process

The total number of unemployed stood at 2,311,499, the lowest figure for this month since 2007. This means the figure has once again exceeded the 2.3 million mark, which it had fallen below in June for the first time in 18 years. Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team Registered unemployment at Public Employment Service offices rose by 19,517 people in July, bringing the total number of unemployed to 2,311,499, the lowest…

In Spain 28th July 2026

Unemployment falls below 10%, but Spain still carries 2.5 million unemployed people

The Labour Force Survey (EPA) for the second quarter of 2026 confirms that unemployment continues to fall. The unemployment rate stood at 9.87%, nearly a percentage point lower than in the previous quarter (-0.96 points) and its lowest level since 2008. The number of unemployed people fell by 213,300, down to 2,495,300: a decline of 0.37% in seasonally adjusted terms and by 57,800 people over the past year. Employment is…

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In Spain 2nd July 2026

Number of unemployed in Spain falls by 28,700 in June, bringing total to 2.3 million

As is customary at this time of year, the decline is due to a reduction in unemployment in the services sector, where the number of unemployed fell by 28,498. By autonomous community, Andalusia is the region with the largest reduction in unemployment. Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team June ended with 28,739 fewer unemployed people registered at Public Employment Service (SEPE) offices, thanks mainly to the fall in unemployment in the…

In Spain 8th May 2026

Number of unemployed people in Spain falls by 62,700 in April, standing at 2.357 million

Consejeros Editorial Team Registered unemployment at the Public Employment Service (SEPE) fell by 62,668 people in April compared to the previous month (down 2.59%), bringing the total number of unemployed to 2,357,044 people, falling below 2.4 million for the first time since June 2008. Furthermore, the Social Security system gained an average of 223,685 contributors in the fourth month of the year (up 1%) and broke through the 22-million-employed barrier….

Spanish economy 28th April 2026

Unemployment in Spain up 231,500 in Q1, largest increase since 2013, public employment at record highs

According to data from the Labour Force Survey (EPA) for the first quarter, unemployment rose by 231,500 people, reaching a total of 2,708,600 unemployed. Meanwhile, employment fell by 170,300 people, bringing the total number of employed individuals to 22,293,000, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This represents the largest increase in unemployment for a first quarter since 2013 and the sharpest decline in employment since 2020. Unemployment Breakdown…

Spanish economy 6th April 2026

Employment rises, unemployment falls due to Holy Week, but 141,000 jobs lost on March 31st

Boosted by the start of Holy Week (Semana Santa), hiring grew in March compared to both February and March 2025, when the holiday period took place later in April. Consequently, unemployment fell by 22,934 people in March, a decrease of 0.94%. However, this required the signing of 1,311,000 contracts. Of these, nearly 577,000 were permanent contracts (contratos indefinidos). If they were truly permanent—and not just in name only—unemployment would be…

In Spain 4th March 2026

Number of unemployed in Spain rises 3,548 in February, compared to 30,392 in January and average of 6,700 over last six years

Bankinter | The number of unemployed people rose by 3,548 in February, from 30,392 in January. Unemployment stands at 2.44 million people (up 0.15% month-on-month and down 5.8% year-on-year). Social Security affiliates: 21.6 million (up 97,000 people, up 0.45% month-on-month and up 2.2% year-on-year). Seasonally adjusted Social Security enrolment stands at 21.9 million people (up 45,200 workers, 0.21% month-on-month). Analysis team’s view: The number of unemployed rose slightly in February,…

In Spain 3rd March 2026

Unemployment rises in February, now more people receive unemployment benefits than registered unemployed individuals in 10 provinces

Unemployment rose in February, and in 10 provinces there are now more people receiving unemployment benefits than there are registered unemployed individuals. Contrary to the previous two years, unemployment rose in February by 3,584 people. The performance across autonomous communities was uneven, with significant increases in regions like Aragon, Madrid, and Cantabria, and notable decreases in the Balearic Islands, Asturias, and the Basque Country. In the annual calculation, unemployment continues…

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