This intermonthly increase of 0.41% in Alcalá de Henares contrasts with the expectation of a recovery in March, a month that historically tends to show a decrease in unemployment. Although the figures for March 2026 are better than those for March 2025, this is the second consecutive year that unemployment has grown during the first three months of the year.
The rise in March delays the forecast of reducing the number of unemployed below 9,000 in the city during spring, a goal now expected to be achieved in summer, although its maintenance throughout the year presents a challenge.
The expected drop in March delays the forecast of falling below 9,000 unemployed in the city during the spring months. It is more than possible that this figure will be achieved in summer, but it will be difficult to maintain it throughout the year.
The services sector continues to be the most affected, with 6,972 unemployed individuals in March. Industry also saw an increase, adding 914 jobless people, while construction remained stable with 685 unemployed. Agriculture registered 42 unemployed, and other sectors totaled 774.
Regarding gender distribution, the majority of unemployed individuals are women, with 5,634 jobless, which is 24 fewer than the previous month. Male unemployment also rose, with 3,753 unemployed men, 56 fewer than last month. By age group, the highest number of unemployed is concentrated in workers over 45, with 2,023 men and 3,363 women. Youth unemployment, for those under 25, increased slightly, with 406 men and 361 women in unemployment.
At the regional level, the Community of Madrid leads job creation in the last year, with 112,599 new workers and a 3% increase, exceeding the national average. The region has generated more than one in five jobs in Spain, reaching 3,879,420 affiliates, the second-best historical record. March statistics show a year-on-year drop in unemployment of 11,192 people in the Community of Madrid, placing the total at 282,625 unemployed, the lowest figure for this month since 2008.
