{
  "id": 18532488,
  "title": "Local Unemployment Rises by 848 as Torrevieja Records Biggest Increase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/local-unemployment-rises-by-848-as-torrevieja-records-biggest-increase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T16:57:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/11/06/local-unemployment-rises-by-848-as-torrevieja-records-biggest-increase/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October, registered unemployment in the Vega Baja region surged by 848 individuals, raising the total to 22,762, according to data from the Public Employment Service. Women accounted for nearly two-thirds of this monthly rise. Torrevieja experienced the most significant increase, adding 488 people to its unemployment register, raising its total to 7,321, the highest in the region. This city's monthly increase accounted for over half of the overall rise in the Vega Baja. Orihuela saw an additional 74 unemployed individuals, bringing its total to 4,308. Almoradí added 56, reaching 1,620, while Guardamar del Segura reported a 49-person increase, totaling 949. Only three municipalities reported decreases. Cox had 20 fewer unemployed residents, with 394 now on its register. Callosa del Segura's total dropped by 16 to 1,222, and San Isidro saw a 3-person reduction, totaling 142. The largest sector increase was in services, with 545 new unemployed people, constituting approximately two-thirds of the region's total. The category of people without prior employment rose by 200 to 2,496. Construction unemployment grew by 68 to 2,302, while industry added 24, reaching 1,776. Agriculture saw an increase of 11, bringing its total to 849. Women continued to comprise the larger share of registered unemployed, with their number rising by 555 to 13,837, compared to a 293 increase among men, totaling 8,925. The UGT union criticized the figures, advocating for employment policies to help women secure secure, quality jobs and calling for equal pay measures. Unemployment also rose across all age groups, with the 25 to 44 age group seeing the largest increase of 411, totaling 7,872. Under-25s experienced a 232-person rise to 1,608, and those over 44 saw a 205-person increase, reaching 13,282. Older workers now account for more than half of the region's registered unemployed, underscoring the challenges faced by those seeking employment later in their careers. Overall, the figures reflect a monthly increase of approximately 3.9%. These figures represent registered unemployment totals, not unemployment rates, which measure joblessness as a proportion of the workforce.",
  "summary": "Registered unemployment in the Vega Baja rose by 848 people in October, bringing the regional total to 22,762, according to figures released by the Public Employment Service. The increase affected all employment sectors and age groups, with women accounting for almost two-thirds of the monthly rise. Torrevieja recorded the largest increase, adding 488 people to […] The post Local Unemployment…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}