The thirteen localities of the Association of Tourist Municipalities of the Canary Islands (AMTC) register decreasing figures in the number of unemployed
The latest survey of the active population of the Canary Islands reveals how tourism municipalities are responsible for maintaining employment stability and managing to reduce, as a whole, the unemployment rate.
In this way, the thirteen localities of the Association of Tourist Municipalities of the Canary Islands (AMTC) have registered a significant reduction in unemployment, which demonstrates the importance of the tourism sector in the Canary Islands economic context.
Thus, according to comparative data for 2023 and 2024, total unemployment has decreased by 9,2% in the tourism sector in these territories, going from 23.054 unemployed in 2023 to 20.924 in 2024.
Tourism, as a whole, has been a fundamental pillar for this notable improvement in employment. Breaking down by sector, tourism-related services, excluding hospitality and commerce, account for 44% of the reduction in unemployment, while hospitality and commerce contribute 30% and 16% respectively.
Likewise, according to data from the National Institute of Social Security and analysis from the Observatory of Tourism Competitiveness and Sustainability Ashotel, the Canary Islands closed last April with a total of 80.131 working people registered with Social Security under the heading of accommodation services. which represents 7,29% compared to the same period in 2023.
The president of the AMTC and mayor of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, highlights that the results are a clear reflection of the importance of tourism for our islands. “The notable reduction in unemployment is the result of the joint effort and dedication of all the sectors involved. “We will continue to work tirelessly to promote sustainable economic growth that benefits all our citizens,” he expressed.
Breakdown by municipalities
By municipalities, Adeje registers a reduction of 11,7%, going from 2.307 in 2023 to 2.038 in 2024; in Antigua the decrease is 13,7%, going from 591 to 510 unemployed.; in Arona 10,6%, from 5.707 to 5.103 unemployed, and in Guía de Isora the decrease is 10,1%, from 1.289 to 1.159 unemployed.
For its part, in La Oliva the reduction is 12,1%, from 1.523 to 1.339 unemployed; in Mogán 4,2%, from 1.120 to 1.073; in Pájara of 5,1%, decreasing from 742 to 704 unemployed, while in Puerto de la Cruz, with 9,3% less, it went from 2.819 to 2.556 unemployed.
Finally, San Bartolomé de Tirajana reduced unemployment by 7,3%, from 3.908 to 3.624 unemployed; Santiago del Teide by 10,7%, going from 516 to 461 unemployed; Teguise: by 7,7%, from 1.006 to 929 unemployed; Tías by 7,1%, from 892 to 829, and Yaiza by 5,5%, from 634 to 599 unemployed.
The AMTC
Composed of Adeje, Antigua, Arona, Guía de Isora, La Oliva, Mogán, Pájara, Puerto de la Cruz, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santiago del Teide, Teguise, Tías and Yaiza, the Association of Tourist Municipalities of the Canary Islands (AMTC) begins its path in 2016 and arises from respect for the diversity and singularities of each of the destinations, united by the desire to defend those common interests that characterize them as a 'tourist municipality'.
