26 Jul The Canary Islands exceed one million employed people for the first time
By Instituto Canario de Estadística, (ISTAC), del Gobierno de Canarias This increase in employment was due to the increase in employed women, that went up in 8.600, mientras que
in men the variation was very slight, with some 400 more men with jobs
The number of salaried people rose by about 15.000 people, leaving the figure at 870.700. El
group of self-employed people fell by 4,2% compared to the previous quarter
standing in 135.500 people
The number of salaried people with a permanent contract rose by 4,7% and that of people with
temporary contract went down 12,1%. The temporary employment rate fell 2,4 percentage points remaining in the
15,4%. This is the lowest rate since 2008. For both men and women,
temporary minimums, with rates rates of 13,9% for men and 16,9% for women.
By economic sectors, Employment increased in agriculture and construction and remained at
industry and services.
The number of unemployed people decreased 12.500 and the unemployment rate remains at 13,9%. At this rate,
which is the lowest since 2008, contributes to the fact that unemployment has fallen since the beginning of the year. Within
of the contemplated period, 2008-2024, Women also have the lowest unemployment rate this quarter, and
in the case of men the second minor.
Four out of five households have all their members actively employed, el mejor dato desde
2010. Only the 7% has all its active members unemployed; It is the lowest figure since 2010.
Source:: Noticias Económicas de Canarias
