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Spain Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2008
The unemployment rate in Spain declined to 14.55 in the third quarter of 2018 from 15.28 percent in the previous period and below market expectations of 14.9 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since the last quarter of 2008. Among regions, the highest rates were recorded in Ceuta (30.8 percent), Melilla (24 percent) Andalucía (22.9 percent) and Extremadura (21.7 percent) and the lowest in Balears Illes (7.2 percent), Cantabria (9 percent) and País Vasco (9.4 percent). In Catalonia, jobless rate was 10.6 percent and in Madrid 11.9 percent.
Published on 2018-10-25

Spain Jobless Rate Lowest in Near 10 Years
The unemployment rate in Spain fell to 15.28 percent in the second quarter of 2018 from 16.7 percent in the previous period and below market expectations of 15.8 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since the last three months of 2018. Among regions, the highest rates were recorded in Ceuta (29.5 percent), Melilla (28 percent), Estremadura (23.9 percent) and Andalusia (23.1 percent) and the lowest in Navarra (9.9 percent) and Aragon (9.9 percent). In Catalonia, unemployment rate was 11.4 percent and in Madrid 12.1 percent.
Published on 2018-07-26

Spain Jobless Rate Rises to 16.74% in Q1
The unemployment rate in Spain increased to 16.74 percent in the first three months of 2018 from a 16.55 percent in the previous period and above market expectations of 16.20 percent. Among regions, Extremadura (25.94 percent), Andalucía (24.74 percent) and Castilla-La Mancha (20.68 percent) recorded the highest jobless rates while Navarra (10.54 percent), País Vasco (10.76 percent) and La Rioja (11.03 percent) the lowest. In Catalonia, the unemployment rate was 12.19 percent and in Madrid 13.40 percent.
Published on 2018-04-26

Spain Jobless Rate Above Forecasts in Q4
The unemployment rate in Spain increased to 16.55 percent in the last three months of 2017 from an upwardly revised 16.39 percent in the previous period which was the lowest since 2008. Figures came above market expectations of 16.15 percent. Among regions, Ceuta (26.03 percent), Extremadura (25.12 percent) and Melilla (24.62 percent) showed the highest jobless rates while Navarre (9.63 percent) recorded the lowest. In Madrid, the unemployment rate was 13.75 percent and in Catalonia 12.63 percent. In the last quarter of 2016, unemployment in Spain was much higher at 18.63 percent.
Published on 2018-01-25

Spain Jobless Rate Falls to a New 2008 Low of 16.38%
The unemployment rate in Spain went down to 16.38 percent in the third quarter of 2017 from 17.22 percent in the previous period. It is a new low since the last three months of 2008 when the jobless rate was 13.79 percent. Among regions, Balearic Islands have the lowest jobless rate (9.25 percent) while Melilla (26.16 percent) and Andalusia (25.41 percent) recorded the highest. In Catalonia, the unemployment rate was 12.54 percent and in Madrid it was slightly lower at 12.35 percent.
Published on 2017-10-26

Spain Jobless Rate Drops To 8-1/2-year Low
The unemployment rate in Spain fell to 17.22 percent in the second quarter of 2017 from 18.75 percent in the previous period. It is the lowest jobless rate since the last quarter of 2008, below market expectations of 17.8 percent. Yet, unemployment has been falling since 2013 when it hit a record high of 27 percent after a real estate and construction crisis that started in 2008 led to a recession. However, the jobless rate still remains at double digits and higher than its pre-crisis level. Spain has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU after Greece.
Published on 2017-07-27

Spanish Jobless Rate Rises To 18.75% In Q1
Spain's unemployment rate rose to 18.75 percent in the first quarter of 2017 from 18.63 percent in the previous period while markets expected it would remain unchanged. It was the first increase in jobless rate in a year, as the number of unemployed rose in all sectors, mainly in services, while the number of employed fell.
Published on 2017-04-27

Spain Unemployment Rate Falls To 7-Year Low Of 18.63%
The unemployment rate in Spain fell to 18.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 18.91 percent in the previous period and better than market expectations of 18.7 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since the third quarter of 2009, as the number of unemployed fell by 1.9 percent to 4.24 million. Still, Spain has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU after Greece.
Published on 2017-01-26

Spain Unemployment Rate at Near 7-Year Low of 18.91%
The unemployment rate in Spain declined to 18.91 percent in the third quarter of 2016 from 20 percent in the previous three months. Figures came better than market expectations of 19.3 percent, reaching the lowest since the last quarter of 2009 when unemployment was recorded at 18.66 percent. Yet, tourist arrivals hit a record high during the Summer season this year, boosting job hiring mainly in the services sector. However, Spain still has second highest unemployment rate in the European Union after Greece.
Published on 2016-10-27

Spain Jobless Rate Falls to Nearly 6-Year Low in Q2
Spain's unemployment rate fell to 20 percent in the three months to June of 2016 from 21 percent in the previous period, beating market expectations of 20.4 percent. It was the lowest reading since the third quarter of 2010, aided by jobs in services and tourism. Still, Spain has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU after Greece.
Published on 2016-07-28

Spain Jobless Rate Rises to 21% in Q1
Spain's unemployment rate edged up to 21 percent in the first quarter of this year, up from a 4-1/2-year low of 20.9 percent in the previous period and beating market expectations of 20.75 percent. The number of unemployed rose 0.3 percent on the quarter while employment fell 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-04-28

Spain Unemployment Rate Down to 4-1/2-Year Low
The jobless rate in Spain declined for the second straight quarter to 20.9 percent in the last three months of 2015 from 21.18 percent in the previous period, reaching a fresh low since the second quarter of 2011. In 2015, unemployment went down 12.43 percent, the biggest decline on record.
Published on 2016-01-28

Spanish Unemployment Rate at 4-Year Low
The jobless rate in Spain decreased to 21.18 percent in the third quarter of 2015 from 22.37 percent in the previous period. It is the lowest level since the second quarter of 2011 while employment grew the most since the third quarter of 2006.
Published on 2015-10-22

Spanish Unemployment Rate Falls More Than Expected in Q2
The jobless rate in Spain decreased to 22.37 percent in the second quarter of 2015 from 23.78 percent in the previous period as employment grew the most since the second quarter of 2005 and unemployment fell sharply.
Published on 2015-07-23

Spanish Unemployment Rate Up to 23.78%
The jobless rate in Spain edged up to 23.78 percent in the first three months of 2015 from 23.7 percent in the previous period, slightly above market expectations. Employment dropped the most on record for the first quarter, leaving the country with the second highest unemployment rate in the European Union.
Published on 2015-04-23

Spanish Unemployment Rate Stable in Q4
Spain’s jobless rate was recorded at 23.7 percent in the three months to December, marginally up from 23.67 percent in the third quarter. Although the number of unemployed came slightly above market expectations, employment posted the highest gain since 2006.
Published on 2015-01-22

Spanish Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall in Q3
In the third quarter of 2014, Spanish jobless rate edged down to 23.67 percent from 24.47 percent in the previous period. It is the lowest rate since the fourth quarter of 2011 due to strong job creation in the private sector.
Published on 2014-10-23

Spanish Unemployment Rate Down to 2-Year Low
Spanish jobless rate fell to 24.47 percent in the three months to June, from 25.93 percent in the previous period. It is the lowest rate since the second quarter of 2012, due to strong job creation in the services sector.
Published on 2014-07-24

Spanish Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in Q1
Spain’s jobless rate increased to 25.93 percent in the first three months of 2014, up from a revised 25.73 percent in the previous quarter. The workforce dropped by 187,000 people to 22.884 million and employment also fell.
Published on 2014-04-29

Spanish Unemployment Rate at 26% in Q4 2013
In the fourth quarter of 2013, Spanish unemployment rate rose slightly to 26.03 percent from 25.98 percent in the previous three-month period, confirming Spain as the country with the second largest jobless rate in the EU. However, the number of unemployed persons recorded the highest decrease in five years.
Published on 2014-01-23

Spain’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall in Q3
In the third quarter of 2013, Spanish jobless rate dropped for the second consecutive quarter to 25.98 percent, from 26.3 in the previous period, but it is up on an annual basis, from 25.02 percent in the third quarter of 2012.
Published on 2013-10-24

Spanish Unemployment Falls for the First Time in Two Years in Q2
In the second quarter of 2013, Spain's jobless rate edged down to 26.3 percent from 27.2 percent in Q1 but it is up on an annual basis, from 24.6 percent in Q2 of 2012. Employment increased mainly in the private sector remaining virtually unchanged in the public sector.
Published on 2013-07-25

Unemployment Rate in Spain Rises to 27% in Q1
The number of unemployed persons in Spain increased by 237 thousand and stands at 6.20 million. The unemployment rate increased 1.14 percentage point, standing at 27.16 percent, according to a release by the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2013-04-25

Unemployment Rate in Spain Rises to 26% in Q4
The number of unemployed persons in Spain increased by 187 300 and stands at 5.97 million. The unemployment rate increased 1 percentage point, standing at 26.02 percent, according to a release by the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2013-01-24

Unemployment Rate in Spain Up to 25.02% in Q3
The number of unemployed persons in Spain increased by 85 000 persons and stands at 5.78 million. The unemployment rate increases 38 hundredths, standing at 25.02% according to a release by the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2012-12-14