Registered unemployment in the Canary Islands drops by 4,156 people in September

The total number of unemployed stands at 140,303 people, with an annual reduction of 3.5%.

Generic statistical graph showing a downward trend in unemployment figures.
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Generic statistical graph showing a downward trend in unemployment figures.

Registered unemployment in the Canary Islands stood at 140,303 people in September 2026, representing a decrease of 4,156 unemployed individuals compared to August.

Compared to the same month of the previous year, registered unemployment decreased by 5,070 people, marking an interannual improvement of 3.5%. The reduction in unemployment was greater among women than men. In August, there were 2,856 more women employed compared to 1,300 men.
By age group, unemployment increased among those under 25 years old, with a 6.9% rise and 483 more unemployed individuals. In contrast, for those over 25 years old, there was a 3.4% decrease compared to July, with 4,639 more people employed.
Data by economic sectors shows a generalized decrease in unemployment across all of them. Regarding the distribution by islands, unemployment fell on all islands except for El Hierro, where it increased by 0.5%. La Gomera experienced the largest decrease, with a reduction of 12.4%.
Based on information from the official source: ISTAC — Instituto Canario de Estadística (02/10/2026)