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Spain's August jobless rises 0.91% from July to 2.43 million

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Posted on September 2, 2025

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Spain's August jobless rises 0.91% from July to 2.43 million
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(Reuters) -The number of people registering as jobless in Spain rose 0.91% in August from a month earlier, or by 21,905, leaving a total of 2.43 million people out of work, data from the Labour

Spain Sees 0.91% Increase in Jobless Rate in August to 2.43 Million

(Reuters) -The number of people registering as jobless in Spain rose 0.91% in August from a month earlier, or by 21,905, leaving a total of 2.43 million people out of work, data from the Labour Ministry's website showed on Tuesday.

Unemployment generally falls at the beginning of the summer as the tourism industry hires a lot of season workers and rises when the flow of tourists ebbs at the end of summer.

However, during August, the number of net formal jobs grew 29,836 to 21.67 million, on a calendar-adjusted and excluding seasonality, a separate report from the Social Security Ministry showed.

(Reporting by Marta Serafinko in Gdansk, editing by Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • Spain's jobless rate increased by 0.91% in August.
  • Total unemployment reached 2.43 million people.
  • Tourism impacts seasonal employment trends.
  • Net formal jobs grew by 29,836 in August.
  • Data sourced from Spain's Labour and Social Security Ministries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the percentage increase in jobless figures in August?
The jobless figures in Spain rose by 0.91% in August from the previous month.
What is the total number of people unemployed in Spain as of August?
As of August, the total number of people out of work in Spain reached 2.43 million.
How does the tourism industry affect unemployment in Spain?
Unemployment typically decreases in summer due to the tourism industry hiring seasonal workers, but it rises when the flow of tourists declines at the end of summer.
What did the Social Security Ministry report about job growth?
The Social Security Ministry reported that the number of net formal jobs grew by 29,836 to a total of 21.67 million in August.

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