• Social Security has more than 79,600 affiliates.

The tourism sector in Galicia continues to grow, registering a 2.9% increase in the number of Social Security affiliates in January 2025 compared to the same month of the previous year. With 79,612 workers, the sector adds 2,259 new jobs, according to data published by Turespaña.

Of the total number of affiliates, 58,225 are employees, which represents an increase of 4.3%, while 21,387 are self-employed, a figure that shows a slight decrease of 0.6%. Galicia currently represents 4.6% of national employment in hospitality, travel agencies and tour operators.

At the state level, employment in the tourism sector has also maintained a positive trend, with a year-on-year growth of 4.1%, adding 104,437 new affiliates and reaching a total of 2.62 million workers throughout Spain.

This growth reflects the consolidation of tourism as a key pillar in the Galician economy, driven by the recovery of the sector and the diversification of the tourist offer. The hospitality industry, together with travel agencies and tour operators, continues to generate employment, aligning with the national trend of strengthening the sector. Furthermore, the increase in the number of employees suggests greater job stability.

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