Record number of job openings in the tourism and hospitality sector during July, even amidst peak tourist season
Article Title: Job Vacancies in Spain Drop in July Despite High Unemployment Rate
In Spain, the number of job vacancies registered in July was lower than in June, according to data from the job portal Infojobs. A total of 217,118 job vacancies were recorded, a 5% decrease from June's figures.
Despite Spain having one of the highest unemployment rates in the EU, several factors contributed to this decrease. One key reason is the seasonal effects and the rise in temporary contracts. July often sees high economic activity in sectors like tourism, but in 2025, the number of new Social Security affiliates added was only 4,400 in July, lower than expected. The seasonally adjusted figure of contributors increased by 31,000, but the number of unemployed registered actually increased slightly after 21 months of decline, indicating some interruption in positive trends. Additionally, the share of temporary contracts rose, suggesting jobs created may be short-term and fluctuate seasonally.
Another factor influencing the job vacancies is the mismatch between labor market indicators. While overall unemployment may be high relative to other EU countries—Spain had about 2.4 million unemployed in July 2025 at roughly 10% unemployment rate—the recorded job vacancies can be influenced by job type, sector demand, and slow adjustments in labor force participation. The unemployment rate had recently risen slightly after a period of improvement, indicating the labor market was still in flux.
Spain's labor market is heavily influenced by service sectors like tourism, which face seasonal demand fluctuations. Even though employment reached record highs mid-year with growth mostly in services and industry, July may reflect a stabilization or minor falloff in newly registered vacancies following a peak in June, influenced by the seasonal end of the peak tourist season and other sector cycles.
Meanwhile, users attempting to access Premium content on an establishment's network may face session limits, as only three sessions are allowed at a time. Those who wish to continue browsing without limits are advised to subscribe to the service. It's important to note that the access to Premium content is a courtesy of the establishment where the user is located.
Spain currently has the most unemployed in the European Union, according to data from the job portal Infojobs. Users are advised to try again later to access Premium content and to subscribe to access the service without session limits. The data provided is specific to the month of July.
In the complex economy of Spain, businesses in the art and finance sectors might have been affected by the seasonal fluctuations observed, as numerous job vacancies were registered in June, with a subsequent decrease in July.Consequently, there might be employment opportunities or vacancies in the art sector that are temporarily on hold due to these seasonal dynamics.
