FX.co ★ Spain Unemployment Unexpectedly Falls

In December 2025, the number of individuals registering as unemployed in Spain dropped by 16,291 from the previous month, reaching 2.409 million. This decline contradicted market expectations of a 5,700 increase. Unemployment figures decreased notably in the services sector (-14,287) and agriculture (-1,531). In contrast, joblessness rose in the industrial sector (1,684) and construction (5,568). Remarkably, youth unemployment fell by 11,470, reducing the total to below 176,852, marking the lowest recorded level. Andalusia (-12,271), the Valencian Community (-2,173), and Madrid (-1,504) saw the most significant reductions in unemployment levels. Additionally, a separate report indicated that Spain added a net of 33,067 formal jobs in December, resulting in a total registered employment figure of 21.87 million.