Fuerteventura's PP Highlights Falling Unemployment on the Island and Its Impact on Those Over 45

The Popular Party Emphasizes February’s Decline in Unemployment and Credits Results to Policies Driven by the Canary Islands’ Ministry of Tourism and Employment

The Popular Party (PP) of Fuerteventura has welcomed the latest unemployment figures for February, which show a further reduction in joblessness on the island and reinforce the trend of a strengthening labour market.

According to the available data, the number of unemployed people in Fuerteventura stood at the end of the month at 5,655, a decrease of 75 people compared with the previous month, equivalent to a 1.3 % drop. On a year‑on‑year basis, the decline reaches 4.0 % compared with February 2025.

María Saavedra, deputy for Fuerteventura in the Parliament of the Canary Islands and vice‑secretary of Municipal Action for the Canary PP, highlighted the social impact of these figures on the over‑45 age group, a cohort that traditionally faces greater difficulties re‑entering the labour market.

She explained that this segment now accounts for 56.07 % of all unemployed people on the island, but it has also shown a positive evolution in recent months. Specifically, unemployment among those over 45 fell 2.8 % in the last month, and compared with February of the previous year the decline reaches 5.1 %.

“We are especially pleased to see unemployment receding among the population over 45, a group with valuable life and professional experience that Fuerteventura cannot afford to lose,” Saavedra said.

The popular representative also praised the role of the Canary Islands’ Minister of Tourism and Employment, Jéssica de León, attributing part of the results to her. Saavedra noted that the active employment policies promoted by the regional government are generating new job opportunities both on the island and throughout the archipelago.

The PP of Fuerteventura reiterated its commitment to continue working to improve employment and ensure that economic recovery reaches every household on the island.

“These figures are positive, but we must not become complacent. Our priority remains to create more opportunities for the residents of Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands,” Saavedra concluded.