Labour Cost Statistics and Vacancies. Q2/2026
The labour cost per worker and per month stood at 3,719.56 euros in Catalonia in the second quarter of 2026, 5.1% higher than in the same quarter of 2025.
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Monthly Estimate of the Economically Active Population. 08/2026
In August, the unemployed population would decrease by 0.2% year-over-year and the employed population would increase by 0.5%.
Start of fieldwork on the Business Climate Survey. Q3/2026
The fieldwork for the Business Climate Survey for the third quarter of 2026 will be carried out from the 15 September and will end on 12 October.
Consumer Price Index. 08/2026
The Consumer Price Index (base 2025=100) increased by 4.0% year-on-year in Catalonia in August 2026, while core inflation stood at 2.8%.
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