The province of Girona recorded a new historical high in Social Security affiliations in July, reaching 412,707 workers. This represents a 2.9% growth compared to the same month last year, with 11,625 new affiliations. In comparison to June, the increase was 3.63%, adding 14,462 more registered individuals. Girona's growth rate (2.90%) slightly surpasses the Catalan average (2.87%). These figures, presented by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, coincide with a record in Catalonia, which reached 4,024,750 affiliated members.
Regarding registered unemployment, the data presents a more nuanced picture. In July, Girona had 26,189 unemployed individuals, a 4.23% decrease over the past six months, marking the most significant percentage drop among the four Catalan provinces. However, compared to June, unemployment rose by 1.86%, with 477 more people out of work, a trend that stood at 2.51% in Catalonia.
The sector-by-sector evolution indicates that only agriculture saw a reduction in unemployment compared to June, with ten fewer people (515 unemployed). In contrast, the services sector added 157 unemployed, industry 80, and construction 59.
In terms of hiring, 36,808 contracts were signed in the province, a 9.17% increase from the previous year, representing the largest percentage growth in Catalonia. Nevertheless, temporary contracts (19,440) outnumbered permanent ones (17,368). Temporary contracts increased by 6.92% compared to June, while permanent contracts decreased by 3.32%, possibly due to the incorporation of workers for the tourist season.
This rise in hiring coincides with the peak of the tourist season. Nearly eight out of ten contracts in July were in the services sector, with a particular emphasis on hospitality, restaurants, and commerce – sectors crucial for seasonal employment in the province.
