The data, taken from the Socioeconomic Habits and Confidence Survey (ECOSOC) by the Canarian Institute of Statistics (ISTAC) for the second quarter of 2026, places the island among the territories with the highest perception of this dependence in the archipelago.
The report highlights that the sense of dependence has grown compared to 2024. Furthermore, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura share the highest percentages of households declaring a direct economic link to the sector, exceeding 40% in both cases.
Despite this diagnosis, support for tourism as an economic engine remains widespread. More than 75% of those surveyed in Lanzarote advocate for continuing to promote this activity, a figure that significantly exceeds the average for the Canary Islands as a whole, which stands at 62.8%.
However, the population identifies significant adverse effects. Key concerns include rising housing prices, the increased cost of living, and the generation of precarious employment. Additionally, 61% of respondents associate tourism with excessive waste and pollution.
