Spain’s job market has set a new record at the start of summer, with employment figures reaching an all-time high. June saw an increase of seventy-six thousand seven hundred and twenty workers, bringing the total number of affiliates to over twenty-one point eight six million. At the same time, the number of unemployed residents dropped by forty-eight thousand nine hundred and twenty, resulting in a total of two point four million registered unemployed. This trend reflects the positive growth in employment that has been observed since February, largely driven by the tourism sector.

The latest report indicates that two out of every three new jobs created this month were in the commerce and hospitality sectors. These areas added more than thirty-two thousand and twenty-five thousand five hundred and ninety new workers, respectively. However, the education sector saw a loss of employment, with more than fifty-five thousand jobs lost due to the conclusion of the academic year. July continues the trend of consecutive employment growth, suggesting a robust economic recovery.

In terms of gender representation, women’s employment reached an all-time high of over ten million women, marking a year-on-year increase of over four hundred and sixty-eight thousand. Despite this progress, a significant portion of the job creation was absorbed by men, with their numbers increasing by seventy-five thousand six hundred and twenty-nine in June. Additionally, the number of foreign affiliates rose to over three million, highlighting the increasing diversity in the workforce.

On the unemployment front, all sectors and age groups reported a decrease in joblessness, particularly in services, where the largest reduction was noted. With continuous improvements in the job market, government officials emphasise the ongoing need for policies that promote rights and opportunities for workers while addressing remaining challenges such as the gender employment gap. As summer unfolds, the focus remains on maintaining this positive momentum towards a sustainable labour market.