The aging of the population in Canary Islands continues its upward trend, which is reflected in its workforce. Thus, the representation of people over 55 years of age among people of working age has a growing weight, today 27.2%, compared to 13.6% a decade ago.
At the national level, the active population over 55 years of age exceeds 5 million (5,089,500), 4.6% more than in 2023 and 63% above the figure from ten years ago (3,114,300).
Despite this, this is a segment of the population that faces great prejudices and stereotypes in the labor market that can lead to inactivity, long-term unemployment, forced and early retirements, or a greater risk of exclusion and poverty.
"A complete contradiction, considering that the retirement age tends to rise, with the senior contribution being key to the country's competitiveness," explain from the foundation of the temporary employment company Adecco.
Castilla y León and Asturias, regions with the most aged workforce
By Autonomous Communities, Castilla y León (25.8%), Asturias (24.3%) and Cantabria (23.4%) are the regions that present a more aged workforce, with a higher proportion of senior people (over 55 years of age) among the total active population.
On the opposite side are Balearic Islands (18.3%), Murcia (19.1%) and Andalusia (19.6%). In any case, in all the Autonomous Communities the proportion of senior workforce is increasing and is close to 20%.
