The Chamber of Commerce report highlights the increase in tourist activity, business confidence and the reduction of unemployment
The president of the Cabildo, Casimiro Curbelo, emphasizes that the data “confirm the strength of the island economic model and the generation of opportunities”
This Wednesday, the Cabildo of La Gomera hosted the presentation of the 2025 Economic Situation Report, prepared by the Chamber of Commerce of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which confirms the positive evolution of the island economy, marked by the dynamism of tourism and the favorable evolution of the labor market, as explained during the press conference by the island president, Casimiro Curbelo; the president of the Chamber, Santiago Sesé; the Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, María Isabel Méndez; the general director, Lola Pérez; and the delegate on the island, Jennifer Morales.
Curbelo valued the results of the report and stated that "the data confirm that La Gomera is moving in the right direction, with an economy that grows in a balanced way and that generates opportunities for citizens."
In this sense, he highlighted that “the boost in tourism, together with the stability of employment and the confidence of the business community, are clear indicators of the strength of the island's economic model,” and added that “these results are the result of the joint effort of the institutions and the private sector.” Likewise, he stressed the need to continue consolidating this growth with “economic development that translates into more quality employment, opportunities to establish population and greater well-being for all Gomeros.”
Sesé reported that, during the past year, a large part of the economic growth was due to the behavior of the services sector, "which concentrates 81% of its productive fabric and 85% of social security affiliates." For this reason, he advocated that “work continue on the sustainability and diversification of the island economic model, but with the services sector as the main engine.”
One of the most compelling data linked to the tourism sector is that the number of travelers staying in hotel establishments on the island increased by 20.7%. Added to these good data is the increase in the number of cruise passengers, which grew by 78.2% between 2022 and 2025. “Cruise activity favors commerce, restaurants, transportation and crafts in La Gomera, so the island must continue to take advantage of the interest shown by this segment of tourists,” said Santiago Sesé.
The report shows that La Gomera's economy maintained positive behavior in 2025, supported especially by the growth of the services sector and tourism, which continues to be the main economic engine of the island.
The labor market also reflected favorable developments. The number of employed people rose to 9,780, which represents an increase of 3.6%, while unemployment fell to 1,610 people, placing the unemployment rate at 14.14%, 1.68 points less than the previous year.
Regarding the business fabric, the report shows an increase of 12.9% in the Business Confidence Indicator, positioning La Gomera as the island with the greatest growth in this indicator in the entire archipelago. In addition, nearly 90% of companies maintained or improved their activity during 2025 and more than 92% foresee stability or growth at the beginning of 2026.
