Social Security Affiliation in the Canary Islands: Slight Decrease in July

The average number of contributors stood at 961,638, with a monthly drop of 3,293 individuals, although annual growth remains positive.

Abstract graph of economic growth and decline in the Canary Islands over a blurred volcanic landscape.
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Abstract graph of economic growth and decline in the Canary Islands over a blurred volcanic landscape.

The average number of Social Security affiliations in the Canary Islands during July 2026 stood at 961,638, representing a decrease of 3,293 contributors compared to the previous month.

Compared to July of the previous year, average affiliations saw an increase of 27,523 people, translating to an annual growth of 2.9%.
Gender analysis reveals that average affiliation figures rose for men while declining for women. By economic sectors, the general regime observed an increase in industry and construction, with the latter showing a 1.3% rise. Conversely, affiliations decreased in agriculture and services.
Within the sectors showing variations, gains were recorded in hospitality (approximately 2,109 more affiliations) and commerce (1,853 more). However, the education sector experienced a significant loss of 8,960 affiliations.
At the close of June, Social Security had 956,570 affiliations registered, an increase of about 3,790 compared to the end of the previous month. In year-on-year terms, the growth in end-of-month affiliations stood at 2.9%.
Based on information from the official source: ISTAC — Instituto Canario de Estadística (07/08/2026)