In April, Catalonia hit a record-high number of workers contributing to social security, with a total of 3.67 million. According to the Catalan News, there was an increase of 38,626 jobs (+1.06%) compared to March, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Moreover, this year's figure is 3.19% higher than that of 2022.
Compared to March, there were 9,506 fewer jobseekers registered with employment services, a decrease of -2.73%. The total number of unemployed individuals in Catalonia in April was 338,795, the lowest number since 2008, when there were 299,387 people without work. Additionally, there are 25,900 fewer unemployed individuals (-7.10%) compared to last year.
Unemployment also decreased in general in Spain. In April, the number of officially registered unemployed people in Spain decreased by 73,890 compared to March, according to the Ministry of Labor. The country now has a little more than 2,788,000 unemployed individuals. The most significant decrease in unemployment was observed in the services sector, particularly among women and young people, and particularly in Andalusia.
Compared to March, there were 9,506 fewer jobseekers registered with employment services, a decrease of -2.73%. The total number of unemployed individuals in Catalonia in April was 338,795, the lowest number since 2008, when there were 299,387 people without work. Additionally, there are 25,900 fewer unemployed individuals (-7.10%) compared to last year.
Unemployment also decreased in general in Spain. In April, the number of officially registered unemployed people in Spain decreased by 73,890 compared to March, according to the Ministry of Labor. The country now has a little more than 2,788,000 unemployed individuals. The most significant decrease in unemployment was observed in the services sector, particularly among women and young people, and particularly in Andalusia.