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Spain Social Security reaches record 3.5 million foreign workers
Spain's Social Security system has reached a historic milestone, with foreign worker affiliation exceeding 3.5 million for the first time. As of July, the average number of foreign affiliates stood at 3,512,223, representing 15.6% of the total workforce in the country. This marks a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year, significantly outpacing the 2.9% growth seen in the overall system.
This surge is attributed in part to an extraordinary regularization process launched in late April, which has already resulted in 262,475 foreign workers being registered in the Social Security system. The growth is particularly pronounced in sectors such as hospitality, agriculture, and construction.
Regional data shows varying levels of impact. In Galicia, the foreign population has tripled over the last 24 years. In Castilla y León, foreign affiliation grew by 14.58% year-on-year. Other regions like Valladolid and Canarias also reported significant increases. Labor unions have noted the importance of these workers to the economy but have called for more efficient administrative processes to manage the influx and reduce bureaucracy.
Entities
Elma Saiz · Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · Seguridad Social · Spain
Claims
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Total social security contributors reached a record 22.5 million in July. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Foreign social security affiliates in Spain reached a record 3,512,223 at the end of July. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.expansion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Foreign workers account for 46.3% of the employment created since the labor reform. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.expansion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of foreign workers has increased by more than 1.2 million since June 2022. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.expansion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of foreign workers increased by 420,875 compared to the previous year. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.expansion.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Foreign workers represent 15.6% of all employees in the country. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.expansion.com