Highest Unemployment in Catalonia

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Catalonia

1 Puigcerdà 10.4%

2 Las Tres Torres 10.4%

3 Canovelles 10.4%

4 Hostafrancs 10.4%

5 Sant Just Desvern 10.4%

6 les Roquetes 10.4%

7 Vallcarca 10.4%

8 el Turó de la Peira 10.4%

9 Sant Carles de la Ràpita 10.4%

10 Montornès del Vallès 10.4%

11 Piera 10.4%

12 Tordera 10.4%

13 Arenys de Mar 10.4%

14 Torredembarra 10.4%

15 la Barceloneta 10.4%

16 la Guineueta 10.4%

17 la Garriga 10.4%

18 el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou 10.4%

19 Mollerussa 10.4%

20 Torelló 10.4%

21 el Congrés i els Indians 10.4%

22 Lliçà d'Amunt 10.4%

23 Canet de Mar 10.4%

24 Vallirana 10.4%

25 Corbera de Llobregat 10.4%

26 La Llagosta 10.4%

27 Cubelles 10.4%

28 Diagonal Mar 10.4%

29 la Salut 10.4%

30 Mont-roig del Camp 10.4%

31 el Bon Pastor 10.4%

32 Vilanova del Camí 10.4%

33 Verdun 10.4%

34 Cunit 10.4%

35 Sant Sadurní d'Anoia 10.4%

36 Castelló d'Empúries 10.4%

37 La Seu d'Urgell 10.4%

38 Castellbisbal 10.4%

39 Abrera 10.4%

40 Pedralbes 10.4%

41 Deltebre 10.4%

42 Santa Coloma de Farners 10.4%

43 Argentona 10.4%

44 Torroella de Montgrí 10.4%

45 la Teixonera 10.4%

46 Pallejà 10.4%

47 Ripoll 10.4%

48 Sant Andreu de Llavaneres 10.4%

49 Sant Joan de Vilatorrada 10.4%

50 Calonge 10.4%

51 la Font de la Guatlla 10.4%

52 Premià de Dalt 10.4%

53 l'Escala 10.4%

54 la Bisbal d'Empordà 10.4%

55 Castell-Platja d'Aro 10.4%

56 Ciutat Meridiana 10.4%

57 Montgat 10.4%

58 la Trinitat Vella 10.4%

59 La Roca del Vallès 10.4%

60 la Font d'en Fargues 10.4%

61 Alcanar 10.4%

62 la Vila Olímpica del Poblenou 10.4%

63 Can Baró 10.4%

64 Alella 10.4%

65 Súria 10.4%

66 Tossa de Mar 10.4%

67 Sant Pol de Mar 10.4%

68 Moià 10.4%

69 Santa Cristina d'Aro 10.4%

70 Montbau 10.4%

71 Alcarràs 10.4%

72 Capellades 10.4%

73 Cardona 10.4%

74 Dosrius 10.4%

75 Agramunt 10.4%

76 Vielha 10.4%

77 la Vall d'Hebron 10.4%

78 Anglès 10.4%

79 Begues 10.4%

80 Navarcles 10.4%

81 Taradell 10.4%

82 Constantí 10.4%

83 Almacelles 10.4%

84 Tremp 10.4%

85 Artés 10.4%

86 Móra d'Ebre 10.4%

87 Riudoms 10.4%

88 Navàs 10.4%

89 Gelida 10.4%

90 Teià 10.4%

91 Santa Eulàlia de Ronçana 10.4%

92 La Canonja 10.4%

93 Torrelles de Llobregat 10.4%

94 Sant Vicenç de Montalt 10.4%

95 Polinyà 10.4%

96 Alpicat 10.4%

97 Matadepera 10.4%

98 Santa Maria de Palautordera 10.4%

99 Castellet 10.4%

100 Empuriabrava 10.4%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Catalonia face significant economic challenges. Puigcerdà has an unemployment rate of 10.4%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Puigcerdà, about 1 in 10 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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