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Spain's February jobless falls by 0.23% from January to 2.59 million

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Posted on March 4, 2025

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(Reuters) - The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell 0.23% in February from a month earlier, or by 5,994 people, leaving a total of 2.59 million people out of work, data from the

Spain Sees 0.23% Drop in Jobless Rate, Totaling 2.59 Million Unemployed

(Reuters) - The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell 0.23% in February from a month earlier, or by 5,994 people, leaving a total of 2.59 million people out of work, data from the Labour Ministry showed on Tuesday.

Spain gained 58,735 net formal jobs during the month to 21.45 million jobs, when adjusting to seasonality, a separate report from the Social Security Ministry showed.

(Reporting by Javi West Larrañaga, editing by David Latona)

Key Takeaways

  • Spain's jobless rate fell by 0.23% in February.
  • A total of 2.59 million people are unemployed in Spain.
  • Spain gained 58,735 net formal jobs in February.
  • Data was reported by the Labour Ministry and Social Security Ministry.
  • The report was edited by David Latona.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the percentage decrease in jobless registrations in February?
The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell by 0.23% in February.
How many people are currently unemployed in Spain?
As of February, there are a total of 2.59 million people out of work in Spain.
What does the Social Security Ministry report about job growth?
According to a separate report from the Social Security Ministry, Spain gained 58,735 net formal jobs during February.

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