According to data published by Iraurgi Berritzen, the unemployment rate in Urola Medio stood at 7.5% at the end of September. This figure is 0.6 tenths higher than that recorded at the end of June. The regional rate also remains below the averages for Gipuzkoa (7.9%) and the Basque Country (9.7%).
When analyzed by gender, the male unemployment rate is 5.7%, while the female rate stands at 9.6%.
In the third quarter of the year, from July to September, different trends have been observed in labor market indicators. For instance, Urola Medio registered 13,020 affiliates at the end of September, 99 fewer than in the same month last year (a decrease of 0.8%). In contrast, Gipuzkoa and the Basque Country recorded growth of 1.5% and 2.1% in the same period.
76.9% of affiliates are in the general regime. Regarding economic sectors, 40.6% of affiliates are in industry and 48.7% in the services sector.
In terms of contract evolution, 1,398 contracts were recorded in Urola Medio during the third quarter of 2026. Of these, 71.6% were in services and 20.1% in industry.
Furthermore, the number of Temporary Layoff Schemes (ERTE) has shown a downward trend in recent months. 51 fewer schemes have been recorded in the region compared to a year ago, totaling 633 at the end of September.
Iraurgi Berritzen will continue to analyze the evolution of the region's socioeconomic indicators in the coming months, aiming to understand the labor market's trajectory and adapt promotion policies to current needs.
