The labor market started 2025 with a slight decline in Social Security enrollments. According to the latest data, the average number of enrollments in January stood at 932,421, reflecting a drop of 8,267 compared to December 2024.
However, the year-on-year comparison offers a more positive outlook. Over the past 12 months, enrollments have increased by 30,241, representing a 3.4% growth.
Decline Across All Sectors
The decrease in enrollments affected both genders, with a 1.1% drop among women and 0.7% among men. By employment regimes, both the General Regime and self-employed workers saw reductions.
The services sector was the most impacted by the decline, followed by construction and industry. Agriculture, on the other hand, remained stable, with figures similar to those of the previous month.
January Ends with 925,668 Enrollments
By the end of January, the total number of enrollments stood at 925,668, marking a decrease of 13,800 compared to the end of 2024. Nevertheless, the most noteworthy figure is the 3.3% annual growth, which highlights a positive long-term trend.
These figures reflect the usual slowdown in employment after the holiday season, but the year-on-year growth suggests a resilient labor market. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether this positive trend continues.
source: ISTAC