Andalusia closed 2024 with a notable improvement in the labor market. According to data from the Active Population Survey (EPA) published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), unemployment decreased by 74.800 people, which represents a 10,3% decrease compared to 2023. At the same time, Employment grew by 86.100 jobs, which represents an increase of 2,53%. With this data, the region reached a total of 3.488.500 employed persons, the highest figure recorded in a fourth quarter since records began.
In the last quarter of the year, the number of unemployed fell by 17.700 people, placing the unemployment rate at 15,76%, the lowest level for a fourth quarter since 2007. The total number of unemployed people in the community at the end of the year was 652.700.
#Andalusia unemployment is sharply reduced. Today there are 74.800 fewer unemployed than a year ago and the rate has dropped to 16%, the lowest since 2008.
And we added 86.100 more employees in one year.
We are the third community that has reduced unemployment the most since we have been in power. pic.twitter.com/6VmCjDdzQL
—Juanma Moreno (@JuanMa_Moreno) January 28, 2025
More women, less unemployment
Female unemployment experienced a significant reduction in the fourth quarter, with 17.100 women leaving the unemployment lists, which represents a fall of 4,7%. In the case of men, the decline was more moderate, with 500 fewer unemployed (-0,2%). In total, the number of unemployed women stood at 345.100, with an unemployment rate of 18,16%, while 307.600 men remained unemployed. employment, which is equivalent to a rate of 13,73%.
On the other hand, Youth unemployment also reflected a positive trendThe number of unemployed young people under 25 years of age fell by 12.300 people in the last quarter, placing the youth unemployment rate at 36,24%.
Andalusian way, quality employment
Stable employment gained prominence in 2024According to INE data, the number of employees with permanent contracts increased by 26.800 people in the fourth quarter, while temporary contracts decreased by 45.900.
This left the total number of employees in Andalusia at 2.932.400 people, of which 80,42% (2.358.200) had a permanent contract and 19,58% (574.200) had a temporary contract.
By sector, unemployment showed a mixed evolution. farming led the declines, with 22.900 fewer unemployed (-27,62%). Unemployment also fell among those seeking their first job or who have been out of work for more than a year, with a reduction of 14.900 people (-4,64%). However, the services (+13.100 unemployed, +5,78%), construction (+5.800, +28,16%) and industry (+1.100, +5,7%) sectors registered increases in the number of unemployed.
The public sector contributed to job creation, with 5.100 new jobs (+0,77%), reaching a total of 668.200 employees. However, the private sector lost 20.100 jobs (-0,71%), standing at 2.820.300 employees. In terms of the type of working day, full-time jobs increased by 2.300 people (+0,08%) during the last quarter, totalling 3.036.200. On the other hand, part-time jobs decreased by 17.300 (-3,68%), standing at 452.300 employees.
Andalusia, the driving force behind national job creation
At a national level, Andalusia stood out for its reduction in annual unemployment, ranking as one of the economic engine for Spain. In the last six years, the Andalusian community has established itself as one of the great drivers of the national economy. The ambition of the Andalusians and the Government of Juanma Moreno have completely transformed Andalusia. In fact, as the president of the Andalusian Government pointed out, "80% of new companies registered with Social Security in Spain in 2024 are Andalusian. We have quadrupled national growth, and we are leading this record, ahead of Madrid and Catalonia.
Similarly, Andalusia grows above the average of the European Union and Spain, thus consolidating the change in the cycle of Andalusian politics and economy, which, together with the decrease in unemployment, consolidates the region for the future.
