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April 7, 2025
The latest Social Security enrollment figures for March come as welcome news for the Spanish economy, yet they are also a timely reminder that job creation alone is not enough in itself: we also need it to be more productive.
April 2, 2025
Social Security affiliation increased by 161,500 people, and unemployment fell by 13,300. Seasonally adjusted figures show that contributors rose by 44,000 and the number of unemployed decreased by 8,000. In 1Q25, affiliation grew by 0.6% q/q (0.5% in 4Q24), and unemployment dropped by 1.9% q/q (-1.2% in 4Q24).
March 26, 2025
Activity grew again by 0.8% QoQ in 4Q24, driven by domestic demand despite sluggish external demand. GDP growth was supported by increased hours worked, as productivity declined. Overall, GDP grew by 3.2% in 2024, and BBVA Research forecast growth of around 2.8% for 2025.
March 26, 2025
Green skills account for 4% of employment in Spain between 2015 and 2024, in line with the EU-27 average. However, the profile of workers with green skills varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.
March 20, 2025
In February, formal employment in Mexico slowed down due to uncertainty stemming from potential U.S. tariffs, negatively impacting business and consumer expectations. Nevertheless, real wages and the real wage bill continue to support consumption.
March 7, 2025
The labor supply in Colombia, defined as the people who choose to participate in the labor market, has undergone three significant changes since 2019. One of them is that there are now more women who are heads of household in the workforce.
March 4, 2025
Social Security affiliation increased by 100,300 people and unemployment fell by 6,000. After seasonal adjustment, it is estimated that the number of contributors grew by 59,000 and the number of unemployed fell by 23,000. The percentage of affiliates with temporary contracts fell.
March 3, 2025
The national unemployment rate in January 2025 was 11.6%, while the seasonally adjusted rate was 9.4%, staying below 10% for the third straight month. The strong performance of the unemployment rate is due to positive labor market dynamics, with employment accelerating its growth since late 2024.
February 28, 2025
In this edition of the QLMO, we analyze labor market trends using data available up to 4Q 2024. We assess the evolution of key indicators, examine recent labor market flows, and focus on green skills as well as gender differences in employment and pensions.
February 27, 2025
Productivity per hour worked has returned to the growth path experienced in the 2014–2018 period. Following a worrying stagnation during the two years leading up to the pandemic, this indicator got back to an annual growth rate of 1.1% between 2022 and 2024, while the same indicator stagnated in the wider EMU.
February 17, 2025
The parliamentary process should amend the proposal so that the reduction of the workday happens gradually, with increases in productivity and through collective bargaining, minimizing distortions and avoiding additional inefficiencies in the labor market.
