's social security affiliates reached 22.6 million in 2026, following a record monthly increase of 186,612 contributors. While the education sector added 166,000 roles, hospitality lost 45,000. Self-employed workers hit a record 3.5 million total.
Foreign workers contributed one-third of the growth, adding 63,899 contributors to reach a 3.7 million total. An extraordinary regularisation process accounts for 490,580 affiliates, with and representing the largest national groups.
Unemployment rose by 43,218 to 2.4 million, the highest October increase in six years and double the 2025 figure. Despite this rise, the total remains the lowest for October since 2007. Permanent contracts made up 43% of the 1.49 million deals signed.