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Spain's July jobless falls 0.1% from June to 2.40 million, lowest in 17 years

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Posted on August 4, 2025

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Spain's July jobless falls 0.1% from June to 2.40 million, lowest in 17 years
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(Reuters) -The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell by 0.1% in July from a month earlier, or by 1,357, leaving a total of 2.40 million people out of work, data from the Labour

Spain's Jobless Rate Dips to 2.40 Million, Lowest in 17 Years

Overview of Spain's Employment Situation

(Reuters) -The number of people registering as jobless in Spain fell by 0.1% in July from a month earlier, or by 1,357, leaving a total of 2.40 million people out of work, data from the Labour Ministry showed on Monday.

July Jobless Rate Decline

The number is the lowest since 2.39 million jobless people registered in June 2008.

Net Job Creation in July

Spain gained 31,085 net formal jobs in July to 21.64 million jobs, on a calendar-adjusted and excluding seasonality, a separate report from the Social Security Ministry said.

Historical Context of Jobless Rates

(Reporting by Mireia Merino, editing by Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • Spain's unemployment fell by 0.1% in July.
  • The jobless rate is the lowest since June 2008.
  • 31,085 net formal jobs were created in July.
  • Data provided by the Labour Ministry.
  • Social Security Ministry reported job gains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the jobless figure in Spain for July?
The jobless figure in Spain for July fell by 0.1% to 2.40 million people.
How many net jobs were created in Spain in July?
Spain gained 31,085 net formal jobs in July, bringing the total to 21.64 million jobs.
When was the last time Spain had a similar jobless figure?
This is the lowest jobless figure since June 2008, when 2.39 million were registered.

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