The Spanish labor market continues to show signs of strength. In May 2025, Social Security enrollment reached 21,570,929 employed persons, a figure that not only consolidates the post-pandemic recovery, but also marks a new all-time high when seasonality and the calendar effect are discounted, according to data from the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.
All sectors added members in May
One of the highlights of the report is that all sectors of the General Regime have experienced an increase in enrollment in monthly terms, something that underscores the strength and diversity of economic growth. Among the most dynamic sectors, the following stand out:
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Hospitality, with a +4.9% increase in affiliates in just one month, driven by the high tourism season.
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Artistic, Recreational and Entertainment Activities, which also grew by +4.9%, showing a strong reactivation of cultural events and leisure.
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Agriculture, Livestock, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing, which grew by +4.6%, benefiting from seasonal campaigns and new rural sustainability policies.
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Scientific and Technical Activities, with an increase of +3.8%, reflecting the growing weight of innovation, digitalization and professional consulting in the Spanish economy.
Transportation and warehousing, the big annual player
Looking back over the last year, the sector that has grown the most is Transportation & Warehousing, with a spectacular +6.8% increase in affiliation. This growth is linked to the boom in e-commerce, the logistics transformation of companies and the improvement of infrastructures throughout the country.
A consolidated trend in recent years
Since 2018, employment in Spain has added more than 2.8 million employed, an evolution that demonstrates a sustained trend of growth in the labor market. This progress responds both to the improvement in economic activity and to structural reforms aimed at employment stability, such as the labor reform that boosted indefinite hiring.
Conclusion
Social Security enrollment data in May not only reflect an expanding economy, but also a diversification of sectoral growth. The consolidation of employment in traditional sectors such as hotels and catering and agriculture, together with the boom in areas such as transport, technology and scientific activities, point to a more resilient labor market adapted to the challenges of the present.
