# Spanish labor market and migration trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-labor-market-and-migration-trends > Updated: 2026-09-05T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Recent data and discussions highlight structural complexities within the Spanish labor market and its relationship with migration. A study conducted for Asempleo indicates that temporary contracts are a “structural part” of the economy, particularly for low-skilled workers. Approximately 23.4% of individuals with low educational levels begin their employment via temporary contracts, a rate significantly higher than the 14% seen among university graduates. The study also notes a strong correlation between education and unemployment, with those with primary education or less facing a 21.8% unemployment rate. Parallel discussions regarding economic immigration point to challenges in labor retention and social costs. Data from Funcas suggests that only 50.7% of detected immigrants remain in Spain ten years after arrival. Factors contributing to these migration patterns include low wages relative to other European nations, limited job availability, and rising housing costs. While migration was historically driven by linguistic similarities, established migrant communities are now prominent in Spanish agricultural regions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Spain economic immigration and labor market challenges Analysis of economic immigration in Spain shows that low wages and high housing costs impact long-term residency, with Funcas data indicating only about half of detected immigrants remain after ten years. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-economic-immigration-and-labor-market-challenges ### 2026-08-20: Spain labor study: 23.4% of low-skilled workers start with temporary contracts A study by Asempleo shows 23.4% of low-skilled workers in Spain start with temporary contracts, compared to 14% of graduates, highlighting education's role in employment stability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-labor-study-234-of-low-skilled-workers-start-with-temporary-contracts --- Cite as: Spanish labor market and migration trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-labor-market-and-migration-trends