Spain | Labor market records in April showed a good start of the second quarter

Social Security affiliation increased last month (238.400) and unemployment fell (-73.900). After adjusting for seasonality, employment grew by 120.000, the temporary employment rate fell (to 57.3%) and also did unemployment (-33,000).

Key points

• Key points:
• Social security affiliation exceeded expectations in April.
• All sectors created employment, led by services sector.
• Temporary employment rate decreased.
• New decrease in registered unemployment and employed job seekers.
• Generalized reduction in unemployment.

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