<p>Many graduates are reluctant to work in the country’s large tourism and service sectors, looking instead for roles that match their university skills. That can make finding a first job after graduating a real challenge.</p><p>Presenter/producer: Ashish Sharma</p><p>If you’d like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk</p><p>(Picture: Spanish Secretary of State for Labour Joaquin Perez Rey speaking about how unemployment in April 2026 fell below 2.4 million people for the first time since June 2008. Credit: JAVIER LIZON/EPA/Shutterstock)</p>

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Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?

JUN 1, 202618 MIN
Business Daily

Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?

JUN 1, 202618 MIN

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<p>Many graduates are reluctant to work in the country’s large tourism and service sectors, looking instead for roles that match their university skills. That can make finding a first job after graduating a real challenge.</p><p>Presenter/producer: Ashish Sharma</p><p>If you’d like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected]</p><p>(Picture: Spanish Secretary of State for Labour Joaquin Perez Rey speaking about how unemployment in April 2026 fell below 2.4 million people for the first time since June 2008. Credit: JAVIER LIZON/EPA/Shutterstock)</p>