Unemployment remains stable in February with 38,898 jobless in the region

INE data shows a slight increase of 17 people compared to January while social security affiliation grows.

Generic image of a business district symbolizing labor market stability.
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Generic image of a business district symbolizing labor market stability.

The labor market in Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l'Ebre closed the month of February with 38,898 people unemployed, according to INE data.

Data released this Tuesday, March 3rd, by the National Statistics Institute shows near-total stability compared to the previous month, with an increase of only 17 people (0.04%). Year-on-year, unemployment fell by 884 people, a 2.22% decrease.
Regarding Social Security affiliation, the region has 342,694 registered members, representing a 0.87% monthly growth. The services sector remains the most affected by unemployment, accounting for 27,662 of the total jobless figures.