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Unemployment in La Safor Drops 4.8% in March 2026 Due to Tourism and Industry

The La Safor region records a significant year-on-year reduction in unemployment, driven by the services sector and local industry.

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The La Safor region began spring 2026 with a significant 4.8% reduction in unemployment compared to the previous year, thanks to early seasonal hirings in the services sector and industrial stability.

This improvement in La Safor's labor market is reflected in year-on-year data, showing a consistent decline. The services sector has been the main driver of this positive trend, anticipating seasonal hirings, while industry has maintained and expanded its workforces during the winter months.
Gandia, as the capital and economic hub, recorded a 5.2% drop in unemployment in March 2026 compared to the same period last year. This figure is particularly significant given the city's population volume. The services sector largely contributed to this improvement, with a 4.5% decrease in female unemployment and a 6.1% decrease in male unemployment. Young people under 25 years old have been the most benefited, with a reduction of almost 10% in their unemployment rate.
In Oliva, the trend is similar, with a 4.7% decrease in unemployment compared to March 2025. Here, the influence of the services sector is complemented by the importance of the agri-food industry. The municipality has managed to stabilize employment for those over 45 years old, a group that has seen its unemployment reduced by 3.1% thanks to citrus processing and marketing campaigns.
Tavernes de la Valldigna presents a balanced outlook, with a 4.9% year-on-year drop in unemployment. The municipality has diversified its demand, with stabilization in the construction sector and growth driven by both services and small and medium local industries. Notably, long-term unemployment has decreased by 2.4% in the last year.
Xeraco experienced a 5.5% decrease, driven by preparations for the tourist season and the dynamism of its hospitality sector. Meanwhile, Xeresa shows industrial stability, with a 4.3% decrease, thanks to its business fabric linked to logistics and auxiliary services for agriculture, maintaining low and constant unemployment figures.
Sector-wise across La Safor, services lead with a 5.6% drop, followed by industry with 4.2%. Construction shows signs of reactivation with a 2.8% decrease, while agriculture records a more modest 0.8% drop. Job seekers without prior employment also decreased by 3.5%, indicating a good capacity for absorbing young people into the labor market.

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