economy
diciembre 26, 2025
Venezolanos y colombianos lideran crecimiento del empleo foráneo en España
La afiliación de trabajadores originarios de países latinoamericanos creció un 9 % en el último año en España, unos 92.300 ocupados más
TL;DR
- Affiliation of workers from Latin American countries in Spain increased by 9% in the last year, totaling around 92,300 more people.
- Latin Americans now represent half of all foreign employment growth in Spain, exceeding one million affiliates.
- Colombia and Venezuela have the highest number of Latin American affiliates, with over 250,000 and 210,000 respectively.
- Foreign affiliates constitute 14.1% of contributors in Spain, with Latin Americans making up a third of this group.
- Immigrants, particularly from Latin America, play a significant role in sectors like domestic service, hospitality, construction, and agriculture.
- A growing number of Latin American immigrants are arriving with university education, potentially changing the profile of immigrant workers.
- Immigrants filled 75% of jobs created in hospitality and tourism last year, aiding Spain in breaking records for international tourism revenue.