Spain | The labor market maintained its positive momentum in April
Published on Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Spain | The labor market maintained its positive momentum in April
Summary
Social Security affiliation increased by 231,000 people, and unemployment fell by 67,400. After seasonal adjustment (swda), the number of contributors is estimated to have risen by 64,000, and unemployment dropped by 21,000. The percentage of General Regime affiliates with temporary contracts remained at 13.7% (swda).
Key points
- Key points:
- Social Security affiliation met positive expectations in April.
- All productive sectors created jobs in April.
- Both permanent and temporary employment increased.
- The decline in unemployment accelerated.
- All sectors contributed to the reduction in unemployment in April.
Geographies
- Geography Tags
- Spain
Topics
- Topic Tags
- Regional Analysis Spain
Authors
Camilo Ulloa
BBVA Research - Principal Economist
Juan Ramón García
BBVA Research - Principal Economist