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Spain labor market shows rising unemployment and record affiliations

Spain's labor market showed divergent trends in September. National unemployment rose by 23,587 people to a total of 2,379,505, though this remains the lowest September figure since 2007. Conversely, Social Security affiliations saw a significant boost, with 92,327 new jobs created, largely driven by an extraordinary migrant regularization process. This process added over 421,000 regularized workers, with Colombians and Venezuelans representing the largest groups.

Regional data highlights significant disparities. Madrid reported record-high affiliations and strong economic growth, while Andalusia saw a seasonal rise in unemployment despite long-term improvements. In Castilla-La Mancha, unemployment rose for three consecutive months, a trend officials attribute partly to the regularization process as new workers enter the system. Meanwhile, the Canary Islands achieved their lowest unemployment figures since 2007.

Demographic shifts are also evident, as youth unemployment (under 25) rose significantly, accounting for a large portion of new job seekers. While the increase in unemployment is noted in most regions, the simultaneous surge in Social Security contributions reflects a growing active population due to legal status updates for foreign nationals.

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