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GDP per capita: 35,327 USD (PPP: 57,965 intl$) · Total GDP: 1,725.7 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Spain is 2,796 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Cost of Living

Cost of living indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). Lower index means lower costs. Data as of November 2025.

Cost of Living Index
55.0
Est. monthly cost: $1,925
45.0% cheaper than NYC
Rent Index
25.0
1-bedroom, center: $700/month
75.0% cheaper than NYC
Groceries Index
58.0
Per person/month: $261
42.0% cheaper than NYC
Restaurant Price Index
62.0
Mid-range meal: $14
Purchasing Power Index
78.0
22.0% lower than NYC
(Higher is better)

How to read: All indices are relative to New York City (NYC = 100). An index of 70 means costs are 30% lower than NYC. Estimated prices are calculated based on NYC reference prices.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 1,725.67 billion USD 35,327 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 33,550 USD
GDP (PPP) 57,965 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 1,725.67 35,327
2023 1,619.48 33,493
2022 1,448.85 30,319
2021 1,461.24 30,799
2020 1,289.78 27,234
2019 1,403.50 29,787
2018 1,431.64 30,602
2017 1,321.75 28,381
2016 1,243.02 26,756
2015 1,206.16 25,982
2014 1,380.24 29,708
2013 1,362.19 29,229
2012 1,330.99 28,456
2011 1,487.57 31,825
2010 1,427.99 30,659
2009 1,496.59 32,280
2008 1,636.12 35,603
2007 1,476.75 32,652
2006 1,261.85 28,422
2005 1,154.67 26,451
2004 1,069.83 24,925
2003 907.96 21,522
2002 708.94 17,111
2001 627.80 15,368
2000 598.10 14,743
1999 634.39 15,708
1998 618.73 15,382
1997 589.74 14,722
1996 642.25 16,101
1995 614.17 15,461
1994 530.18 13,406
1993 524.70 13,330
1992 630.47 16,101
1991 576.75 14,801
1990 536.18 13,795
1989 414.46 10,674
1988 375.89 9,696
1987 318.52 8,234
1986 251.14 6,509
1985 180.66 4,696
1984 171.98 4,487
1983 170.83 4,475
1982 195.86 5,156
1981 202.66 5,367
1980 232.60 6,204
1979 214.45 5,766
1978 160.48 4,353
1977 132.35 3,625
1976 118.42 3,277
1975 114.70 3,208
1974 97.20 2,748
1973 78.58 2,246
1972 59.09 1,708
1971 46.59 1,361
1970 40.96 1,211
1969 37.09 1,109
1968 32.39 978
1967 32.57 997
1966 29.56 916
1965 25.48 797
1964 21.97 695
1963 19.63 627
1962 16.61 535
1961 14.24 463
1960 12.42 408

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Spain play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Spain Per Capita
Imports 567.65 billion USD (32.9% of GDP)
Exports 639.46 billion USD (37.1% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Spain
Government debt 1,822.98 billion USD (105.6% of GDP)

Corruption in Spain

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
60.0
Year: 2024
Moderate
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 10.4%
2024 11.4%
2023 12.2%
2022 13.0%
2021 14.9%
2020 15.5%
2019 14.1%
2018 15.3%
2017 17.2%
2016 19.6%
2015 22.1%
2014 24.4%
2013 26.1%
2012 24.8%
2011 21.4%
2010 19.9%
2009 17.9%
2008 11.3%
2007 8.2%
2006 8.5%
2005 9.1%
2004 11.1%
2003 11.3%
2002 11.1%
2001 10.3%
2000 13.8%
1999 15.5%
1998 18.7%
1997 20.7%
1996 22.1%
1995 22.7%
1994 24.2%
1993 22.2%
1992 17.7%
1991 15.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 2.8%
2023 3.5%
2022 8.4%
2021 3.1%
2020 -0.3%
2019 0.7%
2018 1.7%
2017 2.0%
2016 -0.2%
2015 -0.5%
2014 -0.2%
2013 1.4%
2012 2.4%
2011 3.2%
2010 1.8%
2009 -0.3%
2008 4.1%
2007 2.8%
2006 3.5%
2005 3.4%
2004 3.0%
2003 3.0%
2002 3.1%
2001 3.6%
2000 3.4%
1999 2.3%
1998 1.8%
1997 2.0%
1996 3.6%
1995 4.7%
1994 4.7%
1993 4.6%
1992 5.9%
1991 5.9%
1990 6.7%
1989 6.8%
1988 4.8%
1987 5.2%
1986 8.8%
1985 8.8%
1984 11.3%
1983 12.2%
1982 14.4%
1981 14.5%
1980 15.6%
1979 15.7%
1978 19.8%
1977 24.5%
1976 17.6%
1975 17.0%
1974 15.7%
1973 11.4%
1972 8.3%
1971 8.2%
1970 5.7%
1969 2.2%
1968 5.0%
1967 6.4%
1966 6.2%
1965 13.2%
1964 7.0%
1963 8.7%
1962 5.7%
1961 0.8%
1960 1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Spain in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Spain is 35,327 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 57,965 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Spain?

The main economic sectors in Spain include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Spain in 2024?

The inflation rate in Spain is 2.8% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Spain including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Spain's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Spain's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026