Daimiel has reported a slight increase in unemployment for July, with the total number of jobless individuals rising to 1,263, up by 24 from June. This marks a 1.94% increase in the unemployment rate, following several months of decline.
The data reveals a mixed performance across different sectors. The services sector experienced the most significant rise, adding 22 new unemployed individuals. The construction sector also saw an increase, with five additional job seekers, while the group of individuals with no previous employment rose by seven. Conversely, both agriculture and industry managed to reduce their unemployment figures, with agriculture decreasing by six and industry by four.
Year-on-year comparison
Despite the monthly increase, the overall employment situation in Daimiel has improved over the past year. In July 2025, the municipality recorded 1,270 unemployed individuals, indicating a decrease of seven over the last twelve months.
Sector-wise, most areas have shown better figures compared to last year. Agriculture has seen the most significant improvement, with unemployment dropping from 54 in July 2025 to 40 currently, a reduction of 25.9%. The industry has also decreased its unemployment numbers from 77 to 67, while construction has fallen from 112 to 103. The services sector has remained relatively stable, with 926 unemployed compared to 928 last year. The only notable increase has been in the group of individuals with no previous employment, which rose from 99 to 127.
