Europe & Central Asia
Spain Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
10.4%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-9.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
26.1%
Recorded in 2013
Record Low
8.2%
Recorded in 2007
10-Year Average
14.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Spain's unemployment rate of 10.38 percent of the labor force in 2025 indicates a continued challenge for the country's economy. This rate is among the highest in the European Union, reflecting structural issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country is working to implement labor market reforms to address these challenges.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.4% | 1.0% | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 11.4% | 0.8% | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 12.2% | 0.9% | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 13.0% | 1.9% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 14.9% | 0.6% | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 15.5% | 1.4% | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 14.1% | 1.2% | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 15.3% | 2.0% | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 17.2% | 2.4% | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 19.6% | 2.4% | -11.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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