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# Unemployment Rises 2.49% in Catalonia in August
- URL: https://barna.news/news-3e9c8b150079/
- Published: 2025-09-02T10:26:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-11T22:11:14.000Z
- Description: Unemployment in Catalonia increased by 7,942 people in August, bringing the total number of jobless to 327,365. This 2.49% rise was the highest among all Spanish regions, outpacing increases in Madrid and the Basque Country. The services sector drove the uptick, accounting for 7,097 of the newly une
- Author: Barna.News
- Tags: Economy & Finance

Unemployment in Catalonia increased by 7,942 people in August, bringing the total number of jobless to 327,365\. This 2.49% rise was the highest among all Spanish regions, outpacing increases in Madrid and the Basque Country.

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The services sector drove the uptick, accounting for 7,097 of the newly unemployed. Smaller rises were seen in industry and construction, while agriculture and first-time job seekers saw slight declines.

Despite the monthly increase, unemployment in Catalonia remains lower than a year ago, with 8,625 fewer people out of work compared to August 2024\. Women continue to be disproportionately affected, making up 58.47% of all unemployed.

Contract signings also fell sharply, dropping over 40% from July to 160,044\. Temporary contracts still dominate, representing 60.78% of all new agreements.

The figures highlight ongoing labor market volatility in one of Spain’s key economic regions, even as year-on-year comparisons show some improvement.

Source: [Europa Press](https://www.europapress.es/catalunya/noticia-paro-sube-7942-personas-agosto-catalunya-327365-parados-20250902085954.html?ref=barna.news)