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La Hoya de Buñol-Chiva Reduces Unemployment by 4.1% Driven by Logistics and Services

The region shows significant improvement in the labor market, with Chiva and Cheste leading job creation and Buñol excelling in managing employment for those over 45.

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The region of La Hoya de Buñol-Chiva has experienced a 4.1% reduction in the number of unemployed individuals between March 2025 and March 2026, consolidating a positive trend thanks to its strategic location and the dynamism of its industrial estates.

This improvement in the regional labor market is based on the strength of its industrial estates and the increasing tertiarization of municipalities that historically depended on heavy industry. Proximity to the A-3 highway has been a key factor in this favorable evolution.
Chiva has emerged as one of the main drivers of this recovery, with a 5.4% decrease in its number of unemployed compared to the previous year. The expansion of its logistics areas and proximity to distribution centers have been decisive. The services sector has played a crucial role, absorbing a large part of the new job seekers. However, a gender gap persists, as male unemployment has fallen by 6.2% while female unemployment has decreased by 4.1%, indicating a bias in hiring within the logistics sector.
For its part, Buñol has shown stability and resilience, reducing its unemployment by 3.2% in the same period. With a mature industrial base, movements in unemployment lists are less abrupt. Buñol stands out for its employment management for those over 45 years old, with a 2.8% reduction in this group, exceeding the regional average.
Cheste is another fundamental pillar, with a 5.1% drop in unemployment. The consolidation of its logistics park has especially benefited young people, with a 9.2% decrease in youth unemployment, suggesting that companies are finding the necessary generational replacement in the local youth.
Municipalities such as Yátova, Alborache, and Macastre have registered an average decrease of 2.5%, more linked to the services sector, public employment, and agriculture. In Yátova, employment in assistance services is maintained, while in Alborache and Macastre, there is a slight rebound in hiring in the rural hospitality sector for the spring campaign.
By sectors, Services lead job creation with a 4.5% decrease in unemployment, closely followed by Industry with 3.9%. Construction shows flat performance with a 0.5% reduction, while Agriculture has seen an increase in unemployment of 1.5%, especially in dryland areas affected by adverse weather and production costs. A positive aspect is the 2.2% decrease in the group of people without previous employment, indicating a greater capacity to absorb new entrants into the labor market.

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