Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain
Spain: Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) was 17,359 Euro in 2025. ▲ Rising
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain is 17,359 Euro, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain peaked at 17,359 Euro in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8,955 Euro, in 2004.
That places Spain 20th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,955 Euro | — |
| 2005 | 9,660 Euro | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 10,178 Euro | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 10,738 Euro | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 13,270 Euro | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 13,749 Euro | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 13,181 Euro | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 12,445 Euro | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 12,193 Euro | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 11,371 Euro | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 11,145 Euro | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 11,326 Euro | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 11,762 Euro | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 12,402 Euro | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 12,958 Euro | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 13,085 Euro | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 13,672 Euro | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 12,954 Euro | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 14,228 Euro | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 15,698 Euro | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 16,432 Euro | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 17,359 Euro | +5.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 17,359 Euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,355 Euro, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 17,359 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 20,318 Euro, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,092 Euro | 8,955 Euro | 13,749 Euro | 6 |
| 2010s | 12,187 Euro | 11,145 Euro | 13,181 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,057 Euro | 12,954 Euro | 17,359 Euro | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 20,318 Euro compare
- 17 United Kingdom 20,318 Euro compare
- 19 Italy 17,710 Euro compare
- 21 Slovenia 17,351 Euro compare
- 21 Slovenia 17,351 Euro compare
- 23 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 17,110 Euro compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain?
- Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain was 17,359 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 17,359 Euro in 2025.
- What is the lowest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,955 Euro in 2004.
- How does Spain rank for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Spain ranks 20th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household composition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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