Spain Youth Labour Force Participation Rate (15–24) (2024)
Spain's Youth Labour Force Participation Rate (15–24): 33.8 % of youth (15–24) in 2024, +0.7pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2024.
Spain (2024)
33.8
% of youth (15–24)
+0.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of youth (15–24) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.8 | +0.7pp |
| 2023 | 33.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2022 | 32.6 | +1.1pp |
| 2021 | 31.5 | +1.6pp |
| 2020 | 29.9 | -3.1pp |
| 2019 | 33 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 33 | -0.3pp |
| 2017 | 33.3 | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 33 | -1.7pp |
| 2015 | 34.7 | -1pp |
| 2014 | 35.7 | -2.1pp |
| 2013 | 37.8 | -1.2pp |
| 2012 | 39 | -1.9pp |
| 2011 | 40.9 | -1.8pp |
| 2010 | 42.7 | -2.3pp |
| 2009 | 45 | -2.7pp |
| 2008 | 47.7 | -0.2pp |
| 2007 | 47.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2006 | 48.2 | +0.3pp |
| 2005 | 47.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Spain recorded 33.8 % of youth (15–24) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.7pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 48.2 in 2006 and a trough of 29.9 in 2020.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks spain youth labour force participation rate (15–24) in Spain, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 48.2 % of youth (15–24) in 2006 and reached its lowest recorded value of 29.9 in 2020. The latest reading of 33.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.7pp.