Spain Unemployment Change

The number of people registering as jobless in Spain decreased by 67,420 to 2.513 million in April 2025, the lowest figure since July 2008, contrary to market forecasts of a 6,500 increase. Compared to the prior month, registered unemployment declined across all economic sectors, with the largest reductions observed in Services (-3,817; -2%), Construction (-3,323; -3.9%), and Industry (-2,920; -1.5%). Additionally, unemployment among individuals with no previous work experience fell significantly, by 7,700 (-3.2%). The number of unemployed young people under 25 dropped by 20,095 in April, reflecting a 10.2% decrease from the prior month. This is the largest decline for April since 2001, occurring at a rate five times faster than the reduction among other age groups..Unemployment fell across all autonomous communities, led by Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community. Year-on-year, there were 153,782 fewer unemployed people, 5.77% less than in April 2024.