Andorra Jobseekers Hit Yearly Low at 213 as Wages Rise to 2,760 Euros

Andorra's registered jobseekers fell to 213 by the end of July, a 12-month low, while vacancies dropped amid continued payroll growth and higher wages.

Statistics Department data indicate a 2.3% monthly decline from June's 218 jobseekers and a 16.5% decrease from 255 in July 2025. Those seeking better jobs numbered 175, down 0.6% from the prior month and 2.8% year-on-year. Job services assisted 73 people, comprising 70 employed individuals and three on medical leave for over six months.

Available positions totaled 1,668 at month-end, a 7.2% reduction from June's 1,798 and 5.3% below July 2025's 1,762. Strongest demand remained for artisans and skilled workers in industry or construction (35%, or 583 roles), services, hospitality, security, and sales (24.9%, or 416), and unskilled labor (22.2%, or 371).

The Employment Service arranged 18 direct hires, up two from June and six from the previous year, plus four via temporary programs. Additionally, 46 jobseekers secured positions on their own.

Of the 213 jobseekers, 170—or 79.8%—had been unemployed for under six months, with 93.3% out of work for less than a year. The 40-59 age group led at 85, followed by 26-39-year-olds at 49. Women accounted for 51.2% (109), men 48.8% (104). Andorrans represented 49.3% (105), Spaniards 23% (49), Portuguese 10%, French seven, and others the balance.

Involuntary unemployment benefit recipients stood at 13, down 7.1% from June but up 44.4% from last July's nine.

Preliminary May 2026 payroll figures showed average gross wages at 2,760.46 euros, a 7.7% rise from 2,564.21 euros a year prior. The median reached 2,235.73 euros, or 81% of the average, with the 1,500-1,600 euro range most common. Total CASS payroll climbed to 123.47 million euros, up 10.4% annually.

Salaried positions grew 2.5% to 44,729, adding 1,112 from May 2025. Gains included 8.2% in agriculture, livestock, hunting, and forestry; 5.6% in construction; while domestic home staff fell 3%. Retail trade wages increased 14.5% to 2,405.99 euros, vehicle sales and repair 12.7% to 2,680.43 euros, and finance 11.3% to 4,972.10 euros.