Marbella starts 2026 with the lowest unemployment in January since the year 2007

Marbella has started 2026 by confirming the positive evolution of its labor market, recording the best unemployment figure for January since ... 2007, a figure that reinforces the positive trend that the municipality has been maintaining in recent months, as reported by Alejandro Freijo, Director General of Employment and Entrepreneurship.

Freijo highlighted that, although January usually sees a rise in unemployment after the Christmas campaign, "the increase has been very moderate compared to other years, which shows a clear improvement in the dynamics of local employment."

According to the data provided, the city ended January with 7,221 unemployed people, only 57 more than in December. "A behavior that gains even more relevance in the annual comparison, as Marbella currently has 946 fewer unemployed than a year ago, which represents a reduction of 11.58% compared to January 2025," he explained.

Regarding hiring, during the past month, 3,107 contracts were formalized, 243 fewer than in the same period last year, a figure that, in Freijo's words, "is part of a scenario of greater stability and adjustment in the labor market."

The municipal officer emphasized that these indicators "reflect a gradual reduction in unemployment and a sustained improvement in employment even in traditionally complex months", while assuring that Marbella "is moving towards a more solid and balanced labor model."

He also highlighted the role of the local business fabric and the impact of municipal policies, pointing out that "these data demonstrate the commitment of the companies and the effect of the measures promoted by the City Council to encourage quality employment and training."