The unemployment rate in Spain fell to 9.87% in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest since the first quarter of 2008, compared to 10.83% in the previous period and forecasts of 10.7%. The number of unemployed persons declined by 213,300 to 2.495 million, with unemployment falling in all sectors: services (-170,300), agriculture (-22,400), industry (-10,900) and construction (-5,400). Unemployment fell by 57,700 among people who had been out of work for more than a year, while it increased by 53,400 among first-time job seekers. By gender, the number of unemployed men fell by 67,900 while the number of unemployed women declined by 145,400. The female unemployment rate dropped to 11.02%, while the male unemployment rate fell to 8.84%. Meanwhile, employment increased by 486,00 to 22.779 million, rising in services (+394,000), construction (+60,000) and industry (+38,200) while falling in agriculture (-6,200). source: National Statistics Institute (INE)

Unemployment Rate in Spain decreased to 9.87 percent in the second quarter of 2026 from 10.83 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployment Rate in Spain averaged 15.98 percent from 1976 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 26.94 percent in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 4.41 percent in the third quarter of 1976. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Spain Unemployment Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Unemployment Rate in Spain decreased to 9.87 percent in the second quarter of 2026 from 10.83 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployment Rate in Spain is expected to be 9.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Spain Unemployment Rate is projected to trend around 9.40 percent in 2027 and 9.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-28 07:00 AM
Unemployment Rate
Q1 10.83% 9.93% 9.8% 10.0%
2026-07-28 07:00 AM
Unemployment Rate
Q2 9.87% 10.83% 10.7% 10.5%
2026-10-27 07:00 AM
Unemployment Rate
Q3 9.87% 9.50%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 22779.00 22293.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 53.44 52.48 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 19662.40 19257.10 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 62.01 62.07 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Vacancy Rate 0.90 0.90 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.29 58.86 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 114.71 118.96 points Mar 2026
Part Time Employment 3116.50 3035.90 Thousand Jun 2026
Population 49.57 49.13 Million Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 9.87 10.83 percent Jun 2026
Wages 2403.80 2531.04 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 2746.96 2880.28 EUR/Month Mar 2026


Spain Unemployment Rate
In Spain, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
9.87 10.83 26.94 4.41 1976 - 2026 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Spain Jobless Rate at 2008-Lows
The unemployment rate in Spain fell to 9.87% in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest since the first quarter of 2008, compared to 10.83% in the previous period and forecasts of 10.7%. The number of unemployed persons declined by 213,300 to 2.495 million, with unemployment falling in all sectors: services (-170,300), agriculture (-22,400), industry (-10,900) and construction (-5,400). Unemployment fell by 57,700 among people who had been out of work for more than a year, while it increased by 53,400 among first-time job seekers. By gender, the number of unemployed men fell by 67,900 while the number of unemployed women declined by 145,400. The female unemployment rate dropped to 11.02%, while the male unemployment rate fell to 8.84%. Meanwhile, employment increased by 486,00 to 22.779 million, rising in services (+394,000), construction (+60,000) and industry (+38,200) while falling in agriculture (-6,200).
2026-07-28
Spain Jobless Rate Rises in Q1
Spain’s unemployment rate climbed to 10.83% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 9.93% in the previous period, above market expectations of 9.8%. The number of unemployed persons rose by 231,500, reaching a total of 2.71 million. This seasonal spike follows the conclusion of the holiday period, a typical trend in the Spanish labor market. Employment figures saw a contraction, with 170,300 jobs lost, bringing the total number of occupied persons to 22.29 million. The services sector bore the brunt of the decline, shedding 228,400 positions, while industry showed resilience with 28,100 new roles. Despite the quarterly dip, the annual trend remains positive, with unemployment falling by 80,600 compared to Q1 2025. The Labor Force Participation Rate increased slightly to 58.86%, as the active population grew by 447,000.
2026-04-28
Spain Jobless Rate Falls Below 10%
Spain’s unemployment rate fell to 9.93% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 10.45% in the third quarter, marking the lowest level in 18 years and coming in below market expectations of 10.6%. It was the first time the jobless rate dropped below 10% since the first quarter of 2008. Employment rose by 76,200 to a record 22.46 million, while the number of unemployed declined by 136,100 to 2.48 million. The total labor force decreased by 59,900 to 24.94 million. The private sector accounted for 92% of the jobs created in 2025, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said, adding that the figures point to a stronger and more stable labor market with higher-quality employment supporting continued welfare growth.
2026-01-27