Spain reaches record 22.8 million workers as jobless rate drops below 10%
Summer hiring drives Spain's employment to a historic high, reducing the unemployment rate to its lowest level since 2008.
By Europa Express28 Jul 2026 · 07:01 CETUpdated 28 Jul 2026 · 07:01 CET
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Core Briefing: Spain reaches record 22.8 million workers as jobless rate drops below 10%
Strategic Context: Summer hiring drives Spain's employment to a historic high, reducing the unemployment rate to its lowest level since 2008.
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According to Euronews, Spain's Labour Force Survey for the second quarter recorded 22.8 million people in work following the creation of 486,000 jobs. This surge in summer hiring has successfully pushed the country's unemployment rate down to 9.87%.
This figure marks the lowest jobless rate recorded in Spain since 2008, reflecting significant positive momentum in the nation's labour market during the second quarter of the year.