La tasa de paro en Huesca se situó en el 8,9% en el cuarto trimestre de 2024
Aragon recorded its lowest unemployment rate since 2008 in the fourth quarter of 2024, solidifying its position as the second autonomous community with the lowest national unemployment rate, surpassed only by Navarre. This positive trend reflects a resilient labor market where job growth slightly outpaced the increase in the active population, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of unemployed people both on an annual and quarterly basis. However, a detailed analysis reveals significant structural and gender disparities. While the construction and services sectors drove job creation, industry and agriculture experienced notable contractions. Furthermore, there is a decline in female labor force participation, with a decrease in the number of active women compared to an increase among men, leading to differentiated unemployment rates by gender, with a higher incidence among women. This report is relevant to open data because it exemplifies how transparency and access to official statistical data, such as those from the Active Population Survey, enable researchers and citizens to decipher complex economic narratives. The availability of these datasets facilitates critical analysis of social trends, detection of emerging inequalities, and formulation of evidence-based public policies, promoting more informed and responsible governance.
Source: diariodelaltoaragon.esPublished on 2025-01-29