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Unemployment in the Balearic Islands Falls Below 30,000 in December

The sectors shaping employment in the Balearic Islands

The service sector remains the main employer in Mallorca and the rest of the Balearic Islands.

Published: April 22, 2026
Unemployment in the Balearic Islands Falls Below 30,000 in December

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Which sectors still employ the most people in the Balearic Islands?

The service sector still employs the largest share of people registered as unemployed in the Balearic Islands. In Mallorca, that includes tourism, hospitality, retail and related services, which makes the labour market closely tied to the island’s visitor season.

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