Foreign workers have made a substantial contribution to Spain's economy, leading to a 3% growth last year, as reported by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Since 2022, approximately half a million foreign-born workers have filled 45% of new job positions, according to Spain’s Ministry for Social Security and Migration. Currently, foreign workers make up nearly 3 million individuals, comprising 13% of Spain's workforce. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emphasized the economic advantages of legal migration.