Spain's economy is growing faster than the Eurozone average but faces structural challenges and risks related to monetary policy and external imbalances.
Despite strong economic growth and investment, València faces significant challenges retaining qualified talent due to salary gaps, employment mismatches, and rising living costs.
Spain's technological employment sector growth slows down in 2025 amid high unemployment, salary gaps, and structural economic challenges, with calls for a shift towards high-value-added sectors.
Spain's economy grew strongly in 2025 with over 500,000 jobs created, led by Madrid and the construction sector, while housing shortages and wage stagnation persist as key challenges heading into 2026.
Despite having the highest rate of graduates in Europe, Spain struggles with a structural mismatch where many graduates are overqualified and unemployed in their fields, with growing demand notably in STEM and vocational sectors.
Spain and Euskadi are addressing labor shortages and economic hurdles as growth slows, highlighting immigration and integration as vital for future development.
The economy of Castilla y León shows moderate growth but faces fragile stability due to unchecked public spending, reliance on foreign labor, and the need for strategic economic planning.
Spain is facing a significant exodus of skilled young professionals due to unemployment, low wages, and poor working conditions, threatening key economic sectors and innovation.
Spain's strong GDP growth conceals challenges such as rising reliance on low-paid tourism jobs and persistent unemployment, raising concerns about long-term economic sustainability.
Spain's Labor Inspection uncovered over 92,600 undeclared jobs in 2024, predominantly in hospitality, exposing ongoing labor market challenges in the underground economy.