According to recent data from the Community of Madrid's Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Employment, the number of unemployed individuals in Collado Villalba stood at 3,174 in April. This figure represents a 3% decrease compared to March, with 101 fewer people on unemployment lists, and a 4.8% reduction from April 2025.

An analysis by age group reveals that those under 25 years old account for 6.1% of registered unemployment. The 25 to 44 age bracket makes up 35%, while individuals aged 45 or older constitute the majority, at 59% of the total unemployed.

Regarding gender distribution, female unemployment exceeds male unemployment by more than 19 points, reaching 59.8%, compared to 40.2% for men. By sector, Services account for the largest share of registered unemployment, surpassing 81.4%. This is followed by Construction at 7.2%, and individuals with no previous employment at 6.8%. Industry and Agriculture and Fishing show residual levels, at 3.9% and 0.6% respectively.

The Collado Villalba City Council, through its Employment Agency, a free public service, actively works to mediate in the labor market. This agency assists both unemployed individuals in finding work and companies in finding qualified personnel to meet their staffing needs. Furthermore, on May 26, the XII VillalbaEmplea 2026 Employment Fair will be held at the Municipal Initiatives Center, an event featuring employment search experts and offering numerous job opportunities, allowing job seekers to submit resumes directly to collaborating companies.