Jaén ranks as the third province in Andalusia for year-on-year business growth. In July 2026, the number of companies registered with the Social Security in the autonomous community reached 250,017, representing a 1.7% increase compared to the same month last year, with 4,153 more companies, according to data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA).
The provinces of Almería, Málaga, and Jaén lead this relative growth. Almería recorded a 5.3% increase (1,341 more companies), Málaga a 2.3% (1,386 more companies), and Jaén a 1.9% (370 more companies).
Regarding company size, those with 250 or more employees showed the largest relative increase (5.6%). However, in absolute terms, the 3 to 5 employee bracket saw the most growth, with 1,458 additional companies.
In terms of employee numbers, companies with 250 or more employees experienced the largest absolute increase, adding 53,710 workers, which represents a 6.4% growth.
By legal nature, limited liability companies grew the most in relative terms (3.5%, with 3,939 more companies). Conversely, public limited companies experienced the largest decrease (-2.1%, with 116 fewer companies).
This statistical data is based on the contribution account file, grouping companies by province according to their Tax Identification Number.
