The decline in unemployment in Spain slowed in June. According to data released by the Spanish Ministry of Labour, the number of unemployed fell by approximately 48,920 on a monthly basis — a decrease smaller than the 57,800 recorded in May. Analysts had forecast a drop of around 69,500. Compared to the same month last year, the number of unemployed fell by 155,104, equivalent to a 6.06% decrease. The total number of unemployed stood at 2,405,963, the lowest level since 2008. Youth unemployment dropped to 166,707, marking the lowest level ever recorded since historical data began.