The figure for registered unemployment in the Canary Islands in October 2026 reached 141,518 people, marking an increase of 1,215 people compared to September. However, when compared to the same month of the previous year, registered unemployment has seen a decrease of approximately 6,161 people, which translates to an improvement of 4.2%.
Registered unemployment rose for both women and men during October. There were 325 more women unemployed than in the previous month and 890 more men in the same situation. Regarding age groups, unemployment figures increased particularly among those under 25 years old, with a percentage increase of 11.7%, corresponding to 874 more unemployed people.
By economic sectors, unemployment saw an increase in agriculture and services, while remaining stable in industry and construction. The number of people seeking their first job also rose, specifically by 6%.
In relation to the islands, unemployment variations in October exceeded 1% on all of them, with the exception of Gran Canaria. The largest increases were recorded in El Hierro and Lanzarote.
