In Alt Penedès, unemployment rose by 1.87% compared to September, reaching 4,686 unemployed individuals. The year-on-year variation also shows growth, with a 4.41% increase. The unemployment rate stands at 8.02%, with a female rate of 9.93% and a male rate of 6.36%. The monthly increase in unemployment was more pronounced among men (+2.43%) than women (+1.46%). By age group, all categories experienced increases, with those under 25 particularly affected (+6.88%). Regarding hiring, 3,412 contracts were formalized, a 13.47% decrease from September, but still 9.53% higher than the previous year. Indefinite contracts accounted for 40% of the total.
In Garraf, the situation is more complex, with a monthly unemployment increase of 3.06% and a year-on-year increase of 2.49%, bringing the unemployment rate to 9.17%. Women represent 58% of the unemployed. The monthly increase was more intense among men (+4.24%) than women (+2.22%). Those under 25 experienced a 16.74% rise in unemployment. Hiring in Garraf decreased by 4.10% compared to September but remains 4.24% higher than a year ago. Indefinite contracts represent 50.29% of the total, although temporary hiring increased by 17.72% monthly.
The report also notes that the implementation of the new Catalan Classification of Economic Activities (CCAE-2025) has caused a break in statistical series, meaning that registered unemployment data by economic activity sector is not yet available.
