Spain’s Social Security membership has reached a historic high of over twenty one point five million as of April, with a year-on-year increase of four hundred eighty three thousand, or two point three percent. Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, attributes this growth to effective labour reforms, noting that since their introduction, the number of affiliates has risen by one point seven four million. This month alone, women’s membership has also reached a record of more than ten million, representing forty seven point four percent of the total.

The latest data shows that sectors such as Transport and Storage, Agriculture, and Education have seen significant increases in employment, reflecting a broader trend in Spain’s economic recovery. With more than four million workers now holding permanent contracts, the quality of employment has also improved, according to Saiz.

Comparatively, Spain’s job creation rate exceeds that of other major European economies, with a nine point three percent increase in employment since late twenty twenty one. While temporary workers make up less than twelve percent of the overall workforce now, this figure has significantly decreased from nearly thirty percent before the labour reforms were enacted.

Saiz emphasised the need for continued support for long-term stability in the job market, highlighting the substantial increase in the number of individuals working under permanent contracts, which have grown by thirty six point seven percent since twenty twenty-two. The government’s focus remains on ensuring that employment opportunities continue to favour quality and stability for all workers.