Lowest Unemployment in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — Basque Country

1 Zumaia 10.4%

2 Pasaia 10.4%

3 Azpeitia 10.4%

4 Bergara 10.4%

5 Andoain 10.4%

6 Beasain 10.4%

7 Arrigorriaga 10.4%

8 Sopela 10.4%

9 Azkoitia 10.4%

10 Elgoibar 10.4%

11 Oñati 10.4%

12 Amurrio 10.4%

13 Zumarraga 10.4%

14 Ondarroa 10.4%

15 Zierbena 10.4%

16 Mungia 10.4%

17 Zalla 10.4%

18 Ortuella 10.4%

19 Balmaseda 10.4%

20 Lekeitio 10.4%

21 Elorrio 10.4%

22 Güeñes 10.4%

23 Aretxabaleta 10.4%

24 Berango 10.4%

25 Lezo 10.4%

26 Urnieta 10.4%

27 Villabona 10.4%

28 Elexalde 10.4%

29 Usurbil 10.4%

30 Deba 10.4%

31 Sestao 10.4%

32 Gasteiz / Vitoria 10.4%

33 Donostia / San Sebastián 10.4%

34 Barakaldo 10.4%

35 Algorta 10.4%

36 Getxo 10.4%

37 Irun 10.4%

38 Santutxu 10.4%

39 Santurtzi 10.4%

40 Portugalete 10.4%

41 Basauri 10.4%

42 Errenteria 10.4%

43 Leioa 10.4%

44 Galdakao 10.4%

45 Durango 10.4%

46 Bilbao 10.4%

47 Eibar 10.4%

48 Erandio 10.4%

49 Zarautz 10.4%

50 Arrasate / Mondragón 10.4%

51 Hernani 10.4%

52 Laudio / Llodio 10.4%

53 Tolosa 10.4%

54 Oria 10.4%

55 Amorebieta 10.4%

56 Lasarte 10.4%

57 Bermeo 10.4%

58 Hondarribia 10.4%

59 Ermua 10.4%

60 Gernika-Lumo 10.4%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in Basque Country represent some of the strongest local job markets. Zumaia has an unemployment rate of just 10.4%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Zumaia's unemployment rate of 10.4% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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