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Spain's Unemployment Hits 11.4% in Q1 2025, Worst Start Since 2013

Despite seasonal job losses and a sharp rise in unemployment, annual trends show sustained growth in employment and a more dynamic labor market.

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Overview

  • Unemployment rose by 193,700 in Q1 2025 to 2.78 million, marking the highest first-quarter rate since 2013 at 11.4%.
  • Employment fell by 92,500 to 21.76 million, with job losses concentrated in the services sector, which shed 112,000 positions.
  • The active labor force expanded by 101,000 during the quarter, driven by 98,000 foreign entrants, contributing to the unemployment increase.
  • Over the past year, employment grew by 500,000 while unemployment dropped by 189,000, reflecting broader labor market resilience.
  • The Ministry of Economy highlights the data as evidence of a dynamic labor market with increasing job stability and higher-value roles.