The municipality of Riba-roja de Túria has recorded 21,845 affiliations to Social Security in September, representing an increase of 211 affiliations since the beginning of the year. Additionally, 1,360 employment contracts were formalized during October.
Data from the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations highlights the progressive increase in self-employed affiliations, which rose from 1,855 to 1,885 between January and September 2026. This figure marks the highest number of self-employed individuals in the history of Riba-roja de Túria.
The general regime accounts for the majority of affiliations, with 19,789 in September (an increase of 214 since January), followed by 67 affiliations in the agricultural sector and 104 in the domestic sector.
September has been a particularly positive month, with a 17.8% increase in affiliations over the last five years, rising from 18,531 in 2021 to the current 21,845.
Regarding employment contracts in October, 1,360 were registered, with 969 for men and 391 for women. Six training contracts were also formalized, bringing the total for the year to 29. October's hiring figures represent an increase of 228 since January.
Contracting by sector is distributed as follows: 1,116 in services, 190 in industry, 49 in construction, and 5 in agriculture. By sex and age, 443 contracts for men between 25 and 44 years old stand out.
In terms of working hours, 923 contracts were full-time and 437 were part-time. Labor reform has led to parity between permanent and temporary contracts.
The mayor of Riba-roja de Túria, Robert Raga, emphasized that "these figures show a positive evolution over recent years, with an increase in Social Security affiliations, a decrease in registered unemployment, and a rise in permanent contracts." He added, "the figures should help us continue supporting SMEs, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed through public administrations, as well as investing in our industrial parks".
