Madrid (Spain), Apr. 6 (LaPresse) – In March, Spain surpassed 22 million employed people for the first time in its history. "For the first time, Spain reaches 22 million registered with social security. It is you who support, promote and build this country. A team that is making history. Twenty-two million jobs!" said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a video posted on X in which he wears a national team jersey with the number 22. The Spanish government highlights that the number of social security registrations has increased by nearly 3.4 million since 2018. In 2025, job creation in Spain accounted for half of that of the European Union, and the European Commission estimates that the Iberian country will continue to create employment at a similar pace in 2026. A historic record was also reached for female employment, with nearly 10.4 million women registered with social security, 1.8 million more than in 2018. Among young people, those employed exceed 3 million, 40% more than in 2018, when the first Sánchez government took office. The rate of job insecurity has also decreased, with 5 million more workers on permanent contracts compared to eight years ago.