Until August 2026, 17,529 work accidents were recorded in the Canary Islands, representing a 3.1% decrease compared to the same period last year. Serious or very serious accidents experienced the most significant drop, falling by 36.3%, from 135 in 2025 to 86 in 2026.
This downward trend is also observed in minor accidents, which decreased by 2.9%. Regarding fatal accidents, 18 were registered up to July 2026, compared to 21 in the same period of 2025.
By provinces, the number of work accidents decreased by 4.1% in Las Palmas and 2.0% in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, relative to the cumulative data up to August 2025.
The Incidence Index, which measures work accidents per 100,000 affiliated workers, stood at 203.9 by August 2026, slightly higher than the July figure (202.3). This index accounts for workers who contribute and have professional contingencies recognized.
The construction sector shows the highest incidence, with 441.1 accidents per 100,000 workers, followed by agriculture (348.9). In construction, 2,160 accidents with sick leave were recorded until August 2026, and in agriculture, 548. The industry sector had an index of 313.8 (1,084 accidents). The services sector, despite registering the highest number of incidents (11,513), has the lowest incidence rate (176.7) due to its larger workforce.
