Murcia Sees Historic July Unemployment Drop in 2025
Murcia's unemployment rate hits historic low in July 2025, with significant reductions across demographics and sectors.
Key Points
- • Unemployment in Murcia sees a 5.56% decrease, lowest for July since 2008.
- • Social Security affiliates reach record high of 677,057, up 3.59% year-on-year.
- • Significant job reductions noted in services and agriculture sectors.
- • Unemployment decrease more pronounced among women and older workers.
In a significant economic development for the Region of Murcia, unemployment figures saw a notable decline in July 2025, marking five continuous months of reduction. The region recorded a total of 74,320 individuals unemployed, which is a sharp decrease of 4,378 from the same month in the previous year, translating to a year-on-year reduction of 5.56%. This marks the lowest unemployment figure for July since 2008, sharply contrasting with the national unemployment rate that only fell by 0.06% during the same period.
Additionally, there was substantial growth in Social Security affiliations, reaching an historical high of 677,057 for the month of July, albeit with a minor monthly drop of 0.04%. Year-on-year, this indicates an increase of 23,494 affiliates, equating to a rise of 3.59%, which is significantly higher than the national growth rate of 2.27%. These figures were released by the Regional Ministry of Employment, underscoring the socio-economic progress within the region.
Marisa López Aragón, the Minister of Employment, underscored the importance of these statistics, stating, "Murcia is the fifth community in Spain with the most significant monthly decrease in unemployment. We will continue to implement measures to foster quality employment and support self-employment initiatives."
Sector-specific analysis shows that the services sector experienced the largest decline in unemployment, with 467 fewer residents, while the agricultural sector reported a reduction of 89 unemployed individuals. Notably, those seeking their first job saw a decrease of 91.
Demographically, the data suggests that unemployment rates fell more significantly among women compared to men, with 714 fewer unemployed women versus an increase of 203 men. The most substantial reductions were seen among individuals over the age of 45 and within the 30-44 age group, indicating a focus on improving employment opportunities for older workers. Youth unemployment also reflected improvements, reaching its lowest July level since 2007. These trends highlight the varying impacts on different demographic and sector groups as the region strives to enhance its job market.