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Retail on the Balearic Islands grows — but for whom?

Retail Jobs Across the Balearic Islands: Ibiza’s Decline Stands Out

Ibiza stands out with a retail job decline, while Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera have recorded gains.

Published: April 22, 2026
Retail on the Balearic Islands grows — but for whom?

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Which Balearic Island has seen the weakest retail job trend?

Ibiza has reported a significant decline in retail jobs, while Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera have shown gains. That makes Ibiza the clearest exception in the current island-by-island picture. The decline matters because local job losses in retail can affect whole neighbourhoods quite quickly.

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