Rabat – Moroccans have topped the list of foreign resident workers enrolled in Spain’s social security system, according to official data from the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration.
As of February 2025, a total of 350,433 Moroccan workers were registered with Spanish social security, making them the largest foreign contributor group.
This data places Moroccans ahead of Romanians (335,223), Colombians (220,030), Italians (192,544), and Venezuelans (178,187).
The total number of foreign workers contributing to Spanish social security reached 2,874,398 in February. This figure represents an increase of 31,369 contributors (1.1%) compared to the previous month.
Foreign contributors to Spain’s social security have nearly 69% (1,975,868) coming from non-EU countries, while 31.2% (898,529) are from European Union member states.
The report also points out the significant presence of 73,231 Ukrainian workers in the system, which marks a 54% increase (+25,653) since January 2022, an increase that followed the eruption of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
When adjusted for seasonal factors, foreign enrollment in the social security system grew by 15,804 people in February compared to January, reaching a historic high of 2,971,811 employed individuals — 7.6% more than the same period last year.
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The ministerial report noted that foreign workers have played a crucial role in Spain’s employment growth. The system added 604,592 foreign workers since 2022 — a 26.6% increase.
Notably, foreign workers account for 44.1% of all new jobs created in Spain over the past three years.
This data shows the significant contribution of immigrant communities, particularly Moroccans, to Spain’s labor market and social security system, elevating their integral role in the country’s economic landscape.
“Wafira” – meaning “abundance” in Arabic – is a program created in joint collaboration between Morocco and Spain in the labor field. The initiative’s first phase concluded with 209 successful women entrepreneurs and 17,807 seasonal workers recruited for 2025.
