Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain
Spain: Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies was 2.47 million Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain, 1955–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain stood at 2.47 million Persons.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and down 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain peaked at 4.85 million Persons in 2013 and was at its lowest, 79,940 Persons, in 1959.
Spain ranks 4th of 22 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 112,109 Persons | — |
| 1956 | 105,887 Persons | -5.5% |
| 1957 | 91,141 Persons | -13.9% |
| 1958 | 80,967 Persons | -11.2% |
| 1959 | 79,940 Persons | -1.3% |
| 1960 | 114,387 Persons | +43.1% |
| 1961 | 124,578 Persons | +8.9% |
| 1962 | 97,777 Persons | -21.5% |
| 1963 | 100,175 Persons | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 129,650 Persons | +29.4% |
| 1965 | 147,025 Persons | +13.4% |
| 1966 | 123,233 Persons | -16.2% |
| 1967 | 146,358 Persons | +18.8% |
| 1968 | 182,008 Persons | +24.4% |
| 1969 | 158,983 Persons | -12.7% |
| 1970 | 145,658 Persons | -8.4% |
| 1971 | 190,300 Persons | +30.6% |
| 1972 | 190,817 Persons | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 149,567 Persons | -21.6% |
| 1974 | 150,258 Persons | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 256,550 Persons | +70.7% |
| 1976 | 376,358 Persons | +46.7% |
| 1977 | 539,617 Persons | +43.4% |
| 1978 | 818,475 Persons | +51.7% |
| 1979 | 1.04 million Persons | +26.7% |
| 1980 | 1.28 million Persons | +23.2% |
| 1981 | 1.57 million Persons | +22.6% |
| 1982 | 1.87 million Persons | +19.6% |
| 1983 | 2.21 million Persons | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 2.48 million Persons | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 2.64 million Persons | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 2.76 million Persons | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 2.92 million Persons | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 2.86 million Persons | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 2.55 million Persons | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 2.35 million Persons | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 2.29 million Persons | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 2.26 million Persons | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 2.54 million Persons | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 2.65 million Persons | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 2.45 million Persons | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 2.82 million Persons | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 2.63 million Persons | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 2.36 million Persons | -10.3% |
| 1999 | 2.09 million Persons | -11.6% |
| 2000 | 1.96 million Persons | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 1.93 million Persons | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 2.05 million Persons | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 2.10 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 2.11 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.07 million Persons | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 2.04 million Persons | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 2.04 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.54 million Persons | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 3.64 million Persons | +43.5% |
| 2010 | 4.06 million Persons | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 4.26 million Persons | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 4.72 million Persons | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 4.85 million Persons | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 4.58 million Persons | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 4.23 million Persons | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 3.87 million Persons | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 3.51 million Persons | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 3.28 million Persons | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 3.15 million Persons | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 3.71 million Persons | +17.8% |
| 2021 | 3.57 million Persons | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 2.96 million Persons | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 2.77 million Persons | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 2.63 million Persons | -5.0% |
| 2025 | 2.47 million Persons | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 94,009 Persons | 79,940 Persons | 112,109 Persons | 5 |
| 1960s | 132,417 Persons | 97,777 Persons | 182,008 Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 385,475 Persons | 145,658 Persons | 1.04 million Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.31 million Persons | 1.28 million Persons | 2.92 million Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.44 million Persons | 2.09 million Persons | 2.82 million Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.25 million Persons | 1.93 million Persons | 3.64 million Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.05 million Persons | 3.15 million Persons | 4.85 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.02 million Persons | 2.47 million Persons | 3.71 million Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 1 Türkiye 2.23 million Persons compare
- 1 China 9.11 million Persons compare
- 2 France 3.09 million Persons compare
- 2 Poland 840,000 Persons compare
- 3 Germany 2.95 million Persons compare
- 3 Netherlands 201,000 Persons compare
- 4 Lithuania 157,627 Persons compare
- 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.68 million Persons compare
- 5 Slovenia 103,152 Persons compare
- 6 Estonia 46,095 Persons compare
- 6 Russian Federation 1.33 million Persons compare
- 7 Belgium 552,792 Persons compare
More work & labour data for Spain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain?
- Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Spain was 2.47 million Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 4.85 million Persons in 2013.
- What is the lowest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,940 Persons in 1959.
- How does Spain rank for infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies?
- Spain ranks 4th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies statistics is a subset of the Infra-annual Labour Force Statistics database, which contains predominantly quarterly and monthly statistics, and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and selected other economies. There are basically two sources for unemployment statistics: labour force surveys and administrative data. Surveys are based on standard methodology and procedures used all over the world while administrative data are subject to national legislations which evolve through time. Consequently registered unemployment data are not comparable across countries. The relationship between survey and registered unemployment is not the same for all countries. Number of registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates are presented here because they are monthly and quickly available after their reference period. The job vacancies data provides estimates of the number of unfilled job vacancies across national economies. Series give an indication of the labour demand while the unemployment is linked with the labour supply.