Immigrants represent 17.6% of Social Security contributors
Foreign workers now make up 17.6% of Social Security contributors, a significant rise from 4.5% a decade ago. In December 2025, over 840,000 immigrant professionals contributed, reflecting a 5.4-fold increase since December 2015. Total contributions reached over 4.1 billion euros last year, an 8.5-fold increase from 491 million euros a decade earlier. This data, released by the Ministry of Labour, aims to dispel myths about immigrants and their contributions, with Secretary of State Filipa Lima emphasizing the need for transparency in statistics. The dashboard will provide detailed monthly updates on contributions by nationality and age, highlighting a notable increase in contributions from foreign workers, particularly in agriculture, hospitality, administrative services, and construction.
