The regions of Girona have registered a decrease of 126 unemployed people during the month of February, positioning itself as the only demarcation in Catalonia where the number of unemployed has fallen this month. The decrease represents 0.44% less compared to January and contrasts with the evolution of the rest of the Catalan territory.
Girona leads the reduction of unemployment in Catalonia
In Girona there are currently 28,724 people unemployed. Most of the people who have found work have done so in the services sector, which encompasses activities such as hospitality and commerce. This sector has reduced 124 unemployed people, while industry has lowered 24, construction 37, and agriculture 18.
The decrease in unemployment in Girona occurs after an increase of 1.14% in January. In parallel, 77 people without previous work experience have registered as job seekers during February.
Comparison with the rest of Catalonia
While Girona has reduced unemployment, unemployment has increased in Barcelona with 2,018 more people, in Lleida with 130 and in Tarragona with 17. In Catalonia as a whole, unemployment has risen for the third consecutive month with 2,039 more unemployed people in February, which represents an increase of 0.63% and places the total number of unemployed people at 327,253. However, this figure is the lowest recorded in a month of February since 2008.
In comparison with last year, Girona has 1,500 fewer unemployed people, which represents a decrease of 4.96%. In Catalonia as a whole, the lists of employment services have decreased by 7,068 people compared to the same month of 2025, 2.11% less.
Data by sectors and profiles
- Of the 28,724 unemployed in Girona, 20,333 belong to the services sector, 3,162 to industry, 2,267 to construction, and 592 to agriculture.
- In Girona there are 2,370 unemployed people who have not had previous jobs.
- 57.40% of the unemployed in Girona are women, which is equivalent to 16,488 people.
- The number of unemployed people under 25 years old in Girona is 2,508.
Recovery of employment and contracts in Girona
During February, Girona has recovered almost all the jobs lost in January, with an increase of 4,952 Social Security affiliates. On the last day of February there were 361,958 affiliates, compared to 357,016 at the end of January, which represents an increase of 1.38%. In year-on-year terms, the number of affiliates has increased by 2.06%.
In February, 18,137 contracts were signed in Girona, of which 8,377 have been permanent. However, the total number of contracts represents a decrease of 2.80% compared to January, with 523 fewer contracts.
Catalan context and annual evolution
Social Security affiliation in Catalonia has grown by 23,564 people in February, reaching 3.85 million affiliates. In the last year, 73,742 jobs have been generated in Catalonia, which represents an increase of 1.95%.
The total number of unemployed in Catalonia in February is the lowest since 2008, according to official data.