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Spain jobless total drops below 2.3 million for first time since 2008

Euronews reports that the number of registered jobseekers in Spain fell in June, reaching its lowest level in over eighteen years as employment figures continue to rise.

By 2 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET Updated 2 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET

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According to the State Public Employment Service, the number of registered jobseekers in Spain fell to 2,291,982 in June. This figure represents a decrease of 28,739 people compared to May, marking the first time the total has dropped below 2.3 million since January 2008.

In addition to the decline in unemployment, Euronews notes that Social Security membership in the country has reached a new record high. The data highlights a period of growth in the Spanish labour market.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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