In Spain, the rate fell from 18% of the labour force in 1996 to 11½% in September 2003, the latest date for which figures are available, while in Ireland, the fall was of a similar size and reduced the rate to under 5%.
Hispaanias langes see 18%-lt tööjõust aastal 1996 11½%-le septembris 2003, millisest ajast on pärit viimased andmed, samal ajal kui Iirimaal oli langus sarnane ning tööpuudust vähenes alla 5%.