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April 28, 2025
After removing the quarter’s negative seasonal effects, employment rose by 0.7 % QoQ SWDA—0.1 percentage point above Social Security registrations—and hours worked also climbed by 0.2 %. Meanwhile, the temporary employment rate held at 15.6 % SWDA , and the unemployment rate dropped to 10.7 % SWDA .
April 21, 2025
The weight of green skills (i.e. green intensity) in Spain reached 4% in the period 2015-2024, in line with the EU-27 average. The profile of workers with green competences varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.
April 2, 2025
Social Security affiliation increased by 161,500 people, and unemployment fell by 13,300. Seasonally adjusted figures show that contributors rose by 44,000 and the number of unemployed decreased by 8,000. In 1Q25, affiliation grew by 0.6% q/q (0.5% in 4Q24), and unemployment dropped by 1.9% q/q (-1.2% in 4Q24).
April 1, 2025
In 2024, Madrid' GDP could have grown by 3.1%, and is expected to increase by 2.8% in 2025 and 2.0% in 2026. This strength is attributed to the robust performance of the services sector, particularly in tourism, as well as the domestic demand, where consumer spending has been increasing its weight.
March 26, 2025
In 2024, the Balearic Islands' GDP could have grown by 3.5%, and is expected to increase by 3.2% in 2025 and 1.6% in 2026. This strength is explained by foreign tourism, which remains strong but is approaching the limits of its capacity, and by domestic demand in which consumption is beginning to gain prominence.
March 26, 2025
The deficit is estimated to have stood at 3.3% of GDP at the end of 2024, and is projected to decline to 2.7% in 2025 and 2.4% in 2026. Compliance with fiscal rules would entail a slightly tighter fiscal stance over the 2025–2026 period.
March 26, 2025
Green skills account for 4% of employment in Spain between 2015 and 2024, in line with the EU-27 average. However, the profile of workers with green skills varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.
March 19, 2025
Tourism and consumption continue to drive growth toward the Mediterranean and the islands in 2025, but the prospect of a slowdown persists toward 2026 in a context of high uncertainty that delays the acceleration of export-producing regions.
March 13, 2025
The recovery will continue in 2025 (2.8%) driven by greater competitiveness, lower oil prices, investment in renewable energy, euro depreciation, and lower inflation and interest rates. In 2026, growth will slow (1.8%) due to weaker expansion in Europe and increased uncertainty.
March 7, 2025
Location selection for renewables has been primarily driven by technical and geographic criteria, with minimal influence from local socioeconomic factors. Although Spain has experienced two significant waves of renewable expansion, it still falls short of the targets set by the government, especially in wind energy.
March 4, 2025
Social Security affiliation increased by 100,300 people and unemployment fell by 6,000. After seasonal adjustment, it is estimated that the number of contributors grew by 59,000 and the number of unemployed fell by 23,000. The percentage of affiliates with temporary contracts fell.
February 26, 2025
Aragon's GDP growth in 2024 could have reached 3.0%, and will continue with an increase of 2.2% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2026. The dynamism is supported by domestic demand, favoured by the fall in inflation and interest rates and the increase in wages and employment.
