Economy, jobs and prices in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain): official figures
GDP per person was 27,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 72% of the EU average (91% for Spain); 41st highest of 59 provinces in Spain.
How big is the economy of Huelva?
The local economy produced €13.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Huelva?
About 194,000 people worked in Huelva in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Huelva province?
Net income averaged €12,765 per resident in the province of Huelva in 2024, 80% of the Spanish average of €15,948 and 2nd lowest of Spain's 59 provinces and islands.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyHow fast are incomes growing in Huelva province?
Net income per person in Huelva rose 6.3% between 2023 and 2024 and has grown 52% since 2015 (from €8,401); that growth ranks 19th fastest of 56 among the provinces and islands with figures back to 2015.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Huelva province?
Households in the province of Huelva took home €32,836 a year on average in 2024; before income tax and social security contributions the figure was €38,870. The national household average was €40,605.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the median income in Huelva province?
Median income per consumption unit, which adjusts for household size, was €16,450 in Huelva in 2024 (Spain: €19,950), 3rd lowest of 59; the mean was €18,954, so the median sat 13% below it.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Huelva?
The largest part of the economy of Huelva in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 22.5% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Huelva?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.5% of output in 2023, against 16.1% for Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Huelva growing?
Gross value added rose from €8.1 billion in 2015 to €12.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Huelva?
Of the 194,000 jobs located in Huelva in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 8% in industry and 14.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Huelva?
The number of people working in Huelva rose by 11.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 194,000.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Within Andalusia, net income per person in Huelva (€12,765 in 2024) was 4% below the regional average of €13,342, 2nd lowest of the region's 8 provinces. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copy
- The median income per consumption unit in Huelva went from €10,850 in 2015 to €16,450 in 2024, a rise of 52%. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copy
How Huelva compares with other provinces in Spain
Net income per person (2024)
Huelva ranks 58 of 59, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Net income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Toledo | €13,208 |
| 54 | Cádiz | €13,077 |
| 55 | Alicante/Alacant | €13,025 |
| 56 | Badajoz | €12,924 |
| 57 | Jaén | €12,835 |
| 58 | Huelva | €12,765 |
| 59 | Almería | €12,244 |
Median income per consumption unit (2024)
Huelva ranks 57 of 59, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median income per consumption unit |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Córdoba | €17,150 |
| 54 | Cuenca | €17,150 |
| 55 | Granada | €17,150 |
| 56 | Badajoz | €16,450 |
| 57 | Huelva | €16,450 |
| 58 | Jaén | €16,450 |
| 59 | Almería | €15,750 |
Growth in net income per person since 2015 (2015-2024)
Huelva ranks 19 of 56, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Growth in net income per person since 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Ciudad Real | 52.6% |
| 17 | Almería | 52.5% |
| 18 | Granada | 52.2% |
| 19 | Huelva | 51.9% |
| 20 | Albacete | 51.6% |
| 21 | Cuenca | 51.2% |
| 22 | Mallorca | 50.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Huelva ranks 16 of 59, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tarragona | 24.0% |
| 14 | Toledo | 23.8% |
| 15 | Cuenca | 22.9% |
| 16 | Huelva | 22.5% |
| 17 | Ciudad Real | 21.8% |
| 18 | Cantabria | 21.7% |
| 19 | Asturias | 21.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Huelva ranks 35 of 59, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Castellón/Castelló | 21.3% |
| 33 | Almería | 21.2% |
| 34 | Zaragoza | 21.2% |
| 35 | Huelva | 21.0% |
| 36 | Guadalajara | 20.9% |
| 37 | Zamora | 20.6% |
| 38 | La Rioja | 20.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Huelva ranks 31 of 59, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Cantabria | 22.2% |
| 29 | Asturias | 22.0% |
| 30 | Gipuzkoa | 22.0% |
| 31 | Huelva | 21.7% |
| 32 | Murcia | 21.6% |
| 33 | Ourense | 21.5% |
| 34 | La Rioja | 21.5% |
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