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Spain’s Workplace Absenteeism Rises to 7.4% in Late 2024, Highlighting Regional Disparities

New data reveals a modest national increase in absenteeism, with Asturias, Aragón, and the Basque Country leading rates while Andalucía, Madrid, and Castilla-La Mancha report the lowest.

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Overview

  • Spain's absenteeism rate reached 7.4% in Q4 2024, a 0.2-point year-on-year increase, according to the Adecco Group Institute.
  • Temporary Incapacity absences contributed significantly, accounting for 5.8% of the overall rate, also up 0.2 points year-on-year.
  • Asturias (6.9%), Aragón (6.1%), and the Basque Country (6.1%) reported the highest absenteeism rates among autonomous communities.
  • Andalucía (4.98%), the Community of Madrid (4.99%), and Castilla-La Mancha (5.10%) had the lowest rates, reflecting notable regional variations.
  • The 31 hours of lost work per employee in Q4 2024 equated to 1.25 million salaried workers missing every workday, a 7.1% increase compared to the previous year.