Collado Villalba Unemployment Hits Lowest Point Since 2007

Collado Villalba Celebrates Unemployment Drop: May Figures Show Lowest Rate Since 2007 Collado Villalba, Spain is celebrating a significant drop in unemployment figures for May 2025. The number of people registered as unemployed fell by 103, marking the lowest unemployment rate in the town since 2007. The rate now stands at 8.28%, compared to 8.82% in 2007, the previous low. "These are excellent figures," stated Estela Mosquera, Councilor for City Promotion in Collado Villalba, in a short video released by the municipality. "Collado Villalba continues to improve its employment figures, registering the lowest unemployment figures since 2007." The council's active involvement through its employment agency is highlighted, with 44 job contracts formalized during the month. The decrease is attributed to both a thriving local economy and the proactive efforts of the municipal employment agency. The agency's success in facilitating job placements is a testament to its effectiveness in connecting job seekers with local employers. This positive trend offers hope for continued economic growth and improved employment prospects in Collado Villalba.