Unemployment Change in Spain decreased to 3.58 Thousand in February from 30.40 Thousand in January of 2026. Unemployment Change in Spain averaged 2.95 Thousand from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 461.00 Thousand in January of 2001 and a record low of -197.84 Thousand in July of 2021. source: Ministerio de Empleo y Seguridad Social

Unemployment Change in Spain is expected to be -20.00 Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Spain Unemployment Change is projected to trend around -22.00 Thousand in 2027 and -16.00 Thousand in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-03 08:00 AM
Unemployment Change
Jan 30.4K -16.3K 10.5K 15.0K
2026-03-03 08:00 AM
Unemployment Change
Feb 3.584K 30.4K 37.5K -10.0K
2026-04-06 07:00 AM
Unemployment Change
Mar 3.584K -20K


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Retirement Age Men 66.67 66.50 Years Dec 2025
Retirement Age Women 66.67 66.50 Years Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2442.65 2439.06 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Change 3.58 30.40 Thousand Feb 2026


Spain Unemployment Change
Unemployment Change in Spain measures the change in the number of unemployed compared to the previous month.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.58 30.40 461.00 -197.84 1960 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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Spain Jobless Rises More Than Expected
The number of people registering as jobless in Spain rose by 30.392 thousand from the previous month to 2.439 million in January 2026, beating market expectations of a 10.5 thousand increase. Unemployment increased across services (+35,073) and agriculture (+881). On the other hand, unemployment fell in construction (-3,793) and industry (-14). Youth unemployment rose by 4,040 to 180,892, the lowest figure ever recorded in January. The largest increases in unemployment were registered in Andalusia (+8,046), Madrid (+3,659) and Galicia (+3,113).
2026-02-03
Spain Unemployment Unexpectedly Falls
The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell by 16.291 thousand from the previous month to 2.409 million in December 2025, missing market expectations of a 5.7 thousand increase. Unemployment decreased across services (-14,287) and agriculture (-1,531). On the other hand, unemployment rose in industry (1,684), and construction (5,568). Youth unemployment also fell by 11,470, bringing the total below 176,852, the lowest figure ever recorded. The largest declines in unemployment were registered in Andalusia (-12,271), the Valencian Community (-2.173), and Madrid (-1,504 ). Meanwhile, a separate report showed that Spain added 33,067 net formal jobs in December, bringing total registered employment to 21.87 million.
2026-01-05
Spain November Jobless Lowest Since 2007
The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell by 18.8 thousand from the previous month to 2.424 million in November 2025, following a 22.1-thousand increase in October and beating expectations of a 12.4 thousand decline. This marks the biggest drop in unemployment in five months and the lowest level for a November since 2007. Unemployment decreased across all activity sectors, including services (-13,013), industry (-1,552), agriculture (-1,332), and construction (-881). Youth unemployment also fell by 5,476, bringing the total below 190,000, the lowest figure ever recorded for a November. The largest declines in unemployment were registered in Andalusia (-6,934), Madrid (-3,903), and Catalonia (-3,119). Meanwhile, a separate report showed that Spain added 44,734 net formal jobs in November, bringing total registered employment to 21.8 million.
2025-12-02