Unemployment falls to lowest since May 2007 as employment hits record high in Spain

The labour market improved again in May, a month traditionally marked by the start of hiring linked to the summer season. The number of people registered with employment offices fell by 36,323 compared with April, to 2.32 million, the lowest figure for a month of May since 2007, according to data published on Tuesday by the Ministries of Labour and of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.

Chart of registered unemployment showing each month of May for every year. (Chart of registered unemployment showing each month of May for every year.)