Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain
Spain: Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) was 16,827 Euro in 2025. ▲ Rising
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain is 16,827 Euro, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain peaked at 16,827 Euro in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8,782 Euro, in 2004.
That places Spain 19th 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.
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,782 Euro | — |
| 2005 | 9,431 Euro | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 9,921 Euro | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 10,444 Euro | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 12,935 Euro | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 13,378 Euro | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 12,838 Euro | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 12,112 Euro | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 11,866 Euro | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 11,071 Euro | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 10,783 Euro | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 10,974 Euro | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 11,387 Euro | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 11,993 Euro | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 12,480 Euro | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 12,626 Euro | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 13,219 Euro | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 12,457 Euro | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 13,702 Euro | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 15,168 Euro | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 15,918 Euro | +4.9% |
| 2025 | 16,827 Euro | +5.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 16,827 Euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,477 Euro, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 16,827 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,995 Euro, 89% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,815 Euro | 8,782 Euro | 13,378 Euro | 6 |
| 2010s | 11,813 Euro | 10,783 Euro | 12,838 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,548 Euro | 12,457 Euro | 16,827 Euro | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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 mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain?
- Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Spain was 16,827 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 16,827 Euro in 2025.
- What is the lowest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,782 Euro in 2004.
- How does Spain rank for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Spain ranks 19th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is mean and median 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 Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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