economy

diciembre 26, 2025

Colombia lidera el crecimiento del empleo latinoamericano en España con más de 250.000 trabajadores

Periodista Portafolio25.12.2025 16:00 Actualizado: 25.12.2025 16:03

Colombia lidera el crecimiento del empleo latinoamericano en España con más de 250.000 trabajadores

TL;DR

  • Latin American affiliation in Spain grew by 9% in the last year, adding over 92,000 workers.
  • Colombia and Venezuela are the main drivers of this growth, with over 250,000 and 210,000 affiliated workers respectively.
  • Latin American workers now represent about a third of all foreign affiliates in Spain.
  • Key sectors like hospitality, construction, and domestic service rely heavily on immigrant labor, with Latin Americans playing a significant role.
  • There is a growing trend of Latin American immigrants arriving in Spain with higher education and income levels.