Andorra Job Seekers Hit Lowest Level Since 2014 at 198

Andorra's registered job seekers fell to 198 at the end of December 2025, the lowest end-of-month figure since 2014 and a 17.8% drop from 241 in December 2024.

The Employment Service reported 198 people seeking work, down 11.6% from 224 in November. Among them, 83.8% had been unemployed for less than six months, with 89.3% classified as short-term unemployed. Just 10.6%—21 individuals—faced long-term unemployment exceeding one year. Service-sector seekers stood at 75, including one on medical leave over six months. Those seeking better jobs totaled 210, a 2.3% monthly decline but 9.4% yearly increase. Job offers dropped to 1,727, down 9.5% from November and 7.1% below December 2024 levels.

Annual figures showed 979 registrations for job seekers, the lowest in 11 years following pandemic highs, while upgrade seekers remained relatively stable outside those years. Yearly offers totaled 4,164, an 8.9% decrease from 2024 and far under 2023's 6,266 peak. The service arranged 16 contracts in December, with 61 seekers finding work independently. Involuntary unemployment aid reached nine people, down 35.7% year-over-year.

By occupation, 22.7% of job seekers were administrative employees, 19.2% technicians and support professionals, and 16.7% in services, hospitality, protection, and sales. Upgrade seekers were led by administrative roles (32.4%) and technicians (24.3%). Offers prioritized artisans and skilled trades (39.4%), service roles (23.8%), and unskilled labor (18.8%), with half of hires in unskilled positions. Demographically, Spaniards with over 19 years' residency topped at 24.5%, followed by those with 10-19 years (13.2%) and other nationalities under five years (11.3%). Women comprised 52.5% of job seekers and 62.9% of upgrade seekers; the 40-59 age group dominated both at 42.4% and 50%.

These trends reflect a strong 2025 labor market. October data showed 44,419 salaried workers, up 3.7% year-over-year, with average gross pay at 2,676.55 euros (5.5% rise) and median at 2,139.95 euros (3.4% up), equaling 80% of the average. The 1,700-1,800 euro band held the largest share at 5.5%. November preliminary figures listed 45,384 salaried workers (3.3% increase), median pay of 2,122.32 euros (4.5% up), average pay up 92.08 euros yearly, and wage mass at 115.78 million euros (7.2% growth). October wage mass reached 118.89 million euros (9.4% rise), boosted by public sector productivity bonuses.

Over 12 months, monthly averages were 241 job seekers (-22%), 196 upgrade seekers (-12.1%), and 1,727 offers (-5.6%). Seasonally adjusted, job seeker trends fell 3.9% over five months.