The unemployment registered in the offices of the State Public Employment Service (SEPE) rose by 43,128 people in October, bringing the total number of unemployed to 2,422,633, while Social Security breaks the barrier of 22.6 million employed after adding 186,612 affiliates, reaching a total of 22,624,165 contributors.
By sector, unemployment increased in Services by 26,853 people, in Industry by 1,911, in Agriculture by 1,547, and in Construction by 102 people. The group Without Previous Employment rose by 12,715 people (4.87%).
Among those under 25 years old, youth unemployment increased by 15,832 people, bringing the total to 204,973.
By autonomous communities, registered unemployment rose in all 17, led by Catalonia (8,174 people), Valencian Community (6,716 people), and Castile and León (4,404 people).
Regarding hiring, the total number of contracts registered during October was 1,491,069. Of these, 645,173 are indefinite: 257,400 full-time, 178,962 part-time, and 208,811 fixed discontinuous. Additionally, 845,896 were temporary contracts.
On benefits, at the end of September, the total number of beneficiaries was 1,763,649 with a coverage of the unemployment protection system of 80.82%, the highest rate for a September in the historical series.
According to the figures provided by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, the 186,612 new affiliates in October represent the largest increase for this month in the series.
By regimes, the General scheme added 170,852 affiliates, with a total of 19,059,332 employed, and the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA) gained 17,952, surpassing 3.5 million for the first time.
Within the General Regime, Education registered 165,994 more contributors, Construction 18,597, Artistic and Entertainment Activities 17,705 affiliates, the Special Agricultural System 17,146, and the Household Employees System gained 12,295 employed. In contrast, Hospitality lost 44,974 affiliates, Health and Social Services Activities 28,639 affiliates, and Administrative Activities 12,324 contributors.
Finally, the ratio of contributors to pensioners remains at 2.51, which is the highest level since 2011.