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Spain's jobless rate dropped to its lowest level in 18 years, with women and young people leading the historic recovery. The country now accounts for more than half of all new jobs created across the entire European Union.
Jordan's unemployment rate declined to 16.1% in late 2025, with women seeing the biggest gains as female joblessness dropped two percentage points in just three months. The progress comes alongside dramatic wage growth and a surge in workers gaining social security coverage over the past two decades.
Spain just crossed 22 million Social Security contributors for the first time ever, marking a historic milestone for the country's workforce. Female employment and permanent contracts are also reaching all-time highs.
Riverside County wrapped up the year with a stronger job market as unemployment dropped to 5.2% in December, continuing a steady improvement trend. The region added more jobs than it lost across multiple sectors, offering fresh hope as 2026 begins.