Spain Hits Historic Milestone of 21 Million Social Security Members Thanks to Record April Employment Growth

Spain has reached a historic milestone of 21 million members in Social Security, thanks to the creation of 199,538 jobs in April. Although this growth is slower compared to last year, it is still higher than the average for this month in previous years.

Seasonal employment was a significant contributor to this record number of affiliations. The figure now stands at 21,101,505, and it’s important to note that this doesn’t reflect the total number of people employed in the country as individuals with multiple jobs are counted separately for each employment relationship.

The hospitality sector accounted for 47% of all new jobs created in April, with bars and restaurants gearing up for the spring influx of tourists. This sector saw the most new positions, with administrative activities and commerce also experiencing growth.

Self-employment also increased in April with 11,987 new self-employed workers. Once again, the hospitality sector led the way in new business openings. The biggest growth in employment was seen in the services sector, with additional gains in agriculture, industry, and construction.

Despite an increase in female membership, the average number of women employed was lower than men. Additionally, foreign workers accounted for 35% of the new jobs created in April. The Ministry of Labor reported a decrease in registered unemployment with the number of unemployed falling to 2,666,500 – the lowest figure since September 2008.

In conclusion, Spain’s April employment data reflects a positive trend as seasonal tourism employment drove much of the growth. Unemployment also decreased demonstrating an overall improvement in the labor market.