In July, Spain’s Social Security system recorded 3,096,015 foreign workers in employment, nearly 200,000 more than a year ago, representing 14.2% of all contributors. Since June 2018, the number of foreign affiliates has grown by more than one million, and since the labour reform, over 40% of new jobs have gone to foreign nationals.

Minister Elma Saiz stressed that Spain “welcomes and integrates” foreign talent, noting their growing role in high-value-added sectors such as Information and Communications and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities.

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Seasonally adjusted data show 2,999,225 foreign workers, with women making up 43.4% (1,337,730). Around 84% are in the General Scheme, with significant representation in Hospitality (29.9%), Agriculture (25.2%), Construction (22.3%), and specialised fields like Financial Activities and Information Technology.

The number of self-employed foreign workers reached a historic high of 486,905 in June, up 6.4% year-on-year. Growth was particularly strong in Information and Communications (+29.7%) and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities (+17.7%).

By nationality, the largest groups come from Morocco, Romania, Colombia, Italy, Venezuela, and China.