This paper analyzes the spatial distribution of unemployment in Spain by using data at municipal level. We use empirical procedures from the literature on economic geography and income distribution to study the geographical concentration of unemployment. In addition to analyzing the distribution of the total unemployed population, we pay special attention to the spatial differences that appear when taking into account the age of the unemployed and the size of the municipality where they live.

Key words: Unemployment, municipalities, geographical concentration, distribution.
JEL classification: R12, J64, D30.