Economy, jobs and prices in Castilla y León, Spain: official figures
GDP per person was 34,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 86% of the EU average; 8th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Castilla y León?
The regional economy produced €74.0 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 4.6% of Spain's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Castilla y León?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 8.6% in 2025, against 10.5% for Spain and 6.0% across the EU; 11th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Castilla y León?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 24.7% in 2025, against 24.9% for Spain; 12th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Castilla y León spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 1.38% of GDP in 2024 (1.50% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Castilla y León are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 2.3% of the labour force in 2025 (Spain: 3.4%; EU: 1.9%); 6th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 9.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Castilla y León?
The unemployment rate for women in Castilla y León was 9.8% in 2025 (Spain: 11.9%; EU: 6.2%); 9th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 21.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Castilla y León are in work?
69.1% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025 (Spain: 67.6%; EU: 71.3%); 10th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 56.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Castilla y León growing?
In real terms the economy of Castilla y León grew by 3.3% in 2024 (gross value added), against 3.9% for Spain as a whole; 6th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was -0.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Castilla y León?
There were 601 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024, against 543 for Spain as a whole; 7th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 500.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Castilla y León?
Employers paid an average of €23,609 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €25,604 across Spain; 7th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Castilla y León?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 13.4 million nights in 2025, 22% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Castilla y León?
The largest part of the economy of Castilla y León in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 23.9% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (22.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Castilla y León?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 21.4% of output in 2024, against 15.6% for Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Castilla y León growing?
Gross value added rose from €48.3 billion in 2015 to €67.3 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Castilla y León?
Of the 1,045,000 jobs located in Castilla y León in 2024, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 6.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Castilla y León?
The number of people working in Castilla y León rose by 10.7% between 2015 and 2024, to 1,045,000.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Castilla y León compares with other autonomous communities
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Madrid | 2.5% |
| 12 | Galicia | 2.5% |
| 13 | Navarre | 2.5% |
| 14 | Castilla y León | 2.3% |
| 15 | Basque Country | 2.3% |
| 16 | Aragón | 2.2% |
| 17 | Cantabria | 2.0% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Murcia | 13.6% |
| 9 | Aragón | 9.9% |
| 10 | Asturias | 9.9% |
| 11 | Castilla y León | 9.8% |
| 12 | Balearic Islands | 9.3% |
| 13 | La Rioja | 9.3% |
| 14 | Catalonia | 9.2% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Galicia | 70.7% |
| 8 | Aragón | 70.3% |
| 9 | Cantabria | 69.6% |
| 10 | Castilla y León | 69.1% |
| 11 | Asturias | 68.4% |
| 12 | Valencian Community | 65.0% |
| 13 | Canary Islands | 63.7% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Castilla y León ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aragón | 3.5% |
| 12 | Asturias | 3.5% |
| 13 | Galicia | 3.4% |
| 14 | Castilla y León | 3.3% |
| 15 | Basque Country | 3.1% |
| 16 | Extremadura | 3.1% |
| 17 | Cantabria | 2.9% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Castilla y León ranks 7 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Galicia | 611 |
| 5 | Canary Islands | 609 |
| 6 | Madrid | 606 |
| 7 | Castilla y León | 601 |
| 8 | Castilla-La Mancha | 599 |
| 9 | Cantabria | 570 |
| 10 | Asturias | 546 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
Castilla y León ranks 13 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | La Rioja | €24,246 |
| 11 | Valencian Community | €23,836 |
| 12 | Galicia | €23,831 |
| 13 | Castilla y León | €23,609 |
| 14 | Ciudad de Melilla | €23,349 |
| 15 | Castilla-La Mancha | €23,239 |
| 16 | Canary Islands | €22,751 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 8 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Valencian Community | 54.7 million |
| 6 | Madrid | 33.0 million |
| 7 | Galicia | 13.5 million |
| 8 | Castilla y León | 13.4 million |
| 9 | Basque Country | 10.6 million |
| 10 | Aragón | 9.0 million |
| 11 | Asturias | 6.5 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Castilla y León ranks 6 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Basque Country | 23.5% |
| 4 | Aragón | 23.3% |
| 5 | Castilla-La Mancha | 22.7% |
| 6 | Castilla y León | 21.4% |
| 7 | Cantabria | 20.9% |
| 8 | Asturias | 20.6% |
| 9 | Murcia | 20.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Castilla y León ranks 12 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cantabria | 24.1% |
| 10 | Ciudad de Melilla | 22.3% |
| 11 | Galicia | 21.4% |
| 12 | Castilla y León | 20.7% |
| 13 | La Rioja | 20.6% |
| 14 | Aragón | 20.0% |
| 15 | Murcia | 19.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Castilla y León ranks 6 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Extremadura | 28.5% |
| 4 | Canary Islands | 25.4% |
| 5 | Andalusia | 24.8% |
| 6 | Castilla y León | 23.9% |
| 7 | Castilla-La Mancha | 22.7% |
| 8 | Cantabria | 22.4% |
| 9 | Murcia | 22.3% |
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