Andorra Job Seekers Rise 9.3% to 259 in April 2026 Amid Falling Offers
Andorra's Employment Service reports a notable increase in job seekers to 259 by end-April, while job offers dropped sharply. Women dominate registrations, with most unemployment short-term and seasonal trends showing rising demand.
Key Points
- Job seekers hit 259, up 9.3% from March and 5.7% from April 2025.
- Job offers totaled 1,414, down 3.7% monthly and 27.7% yearly; new offers 438.
- Women 54.1% of seekers; 40-59 age group 36.7%; Andorrans 48.3%.
- Unemployment benefits recipients rose to 16, up 23.1% from March.
Andorra's Employment Service recorded 259 job seekers at the end of April 2026, marking a 9.3% rise from March and a 5.7% increase compared to April 2025.
Job offers totalled 1,414 for the month, down 3.7% from the previous month and 27.7% lower than the prior year. New offers reached 438, up 34.4% monthly but 30.1% below last year's figure.
Demandants seeking better employment rose to 197, a 4.8% monthly gain from 188. Those requesting services while employed fell slightly to 72.
New registrations hit 94 job seekers, 23.7% more than March. The service facilitated six hires, down 62.5% from the prior month, while 12 secured temporary work placements and 41 found jobs independently.
Women made up 54.1% of job seekers, with the 40-59 age group the largest at 36.7%. Andorrans accounted for 48.3%, followed by Spaniards at 23.6%. Most—81.1%—had been unemployed for under six months, while 7.7% exceeded one year.
Unemployment benefit recipients climbed to 16, up 23.1% from March and 33.3% from April 2025, mostly women aged 40-59.
Seasonally adjusted data showed job seekers trending up 2.7%, with offers down 5.6% for the fourth straight month. The 12-month average stood at 240 seekers and 1,667 offers, below the previous period.
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