Average affiliations grow by 3.4% compared to March 2024
In March 2025, the average number of Social Security affiliations in the Canary Islands reached 937,245, reflecting an increase of 3,149 affiliations compared to the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, the growth was even more significant, with 30,991 more affiliations than in March 2024, representing a 3.4% annual increase.
This growth was observed among both men and women, and affected all major contribution schemes, including both the general regime and the self-employed. By sector, industry, construction, and especially services experienced growth, while agriculture remained stable.
Within the services sector, the highest increases were recorded in hospitality and health and social services, two key areas for the Canary Islands’ economy.
By the end of the month, the number of active Social Security affiliations stood at 932,537, 1,359 more than at the end of February. Over the course of a year, affiliations have increased by 2.8%, reinforcing the islands’ positive employment trend.
These figures highlight a steady recovery of the Canary Islands’ labor market, driven by strategic sectors and a general rise across all employment profiles and regimes.
source: ISTAC