Spanish footwear and leather employment drops again
05/06/2025
Social Security data show an average of 37,510 workers registered in the sector last month—31 fewer than in April, a 0.1% decrease. Compared to May 2024, the sector has lost 1,769 jobs, down 4.5% year-on-year.
This trend contrasts with the broader Spanish labour market, which reached a new record with over 21.8 million registered workers.
Of those employed in the footwear and leather sectors in May, 89.7% (33,660) were under the general Social Security scheme, while 3,850 were self-employed. The workforce was nearly evenly split by gender: 51.6% men (19,356) and 48.4% women (18,154).
The data highlight ongoing challenges for the sector, despite strong national employment figures.
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