Poverty and living standards in Castilla y León, Spain: official figures
Disposable household income was 20,500 PPS per person in 2023; 9th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
How many people in Castilla y León are at risk of poverty?
The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion was 24.1% in 2025, against 25.7% for Spain; 9th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many households in Castilla y León cannot afford an unexpected expense?
28.1% of households in Castilla y León could not meet an unexpected expense from their own resources in 2025, compared with 35.7% across Spain (5th lowest of 19); in 2021 the figure was 25.6%.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat percentage of people in Castilla y León cannot afford a holiday?
In 2025, 28.7% of households in Castilla y León could not afford a week's holiday away from home once a year (Spain 31.5%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyHow many homes in Castilla y León cannot keep warm?
12.0% of households in Castilla y León could not keep their home adequately warm in 2025, ranking 4th lowest of 19 communities and cities (national 16.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyHow many households in Castilla y León are behind on rent or mortgage payments?
6.8% of households in Castilla y León had fallen behind on mortgage, rent or utility payments for their main home in the 12 months before the 2025 survey, against 9.8% nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyHow many families in Castilla y León cannot afford to eat meat or fish?
3.7% of households in Castilla y León could not afford a meal with meat, chicken or fish every second day in 2025; 3.6% could not afford a car and 4.5% a computer.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the standard of living in Castilla y León?
19.5% of households in Castilla y León could not replace worn-out furniture in 2025 (Spain 26.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the poverty rate in Castilla y León?
The at-risk-of-poverty rate was 19.8% in 2025, measured against 60% of median income in Spain (Spain: 19.5%); 9th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 18.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Castilla y León cannot afford basic necessities?
In 2025, 6.7% of residents were severely materially and socially deprived (unable to afford 7 or more of 13 everyday necessities) (Spain: 8.1%); 9th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 3.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many households in Castilla y León have nobody in work?
9.5% of people under 65 lived in households where adults worked less than a fifth of their potential in 2025 (Spain: 8.0%); 8th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 16.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Castilla y León?
After taxes and benefits, households had €18,500 per person to spend or save in 2023 (Spain: €18,300; EU: €21,000); 9th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2013 it was €13,300.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Castilla y León use the internet?
93.2% of people used the internet at least once a week in 2025 (Spain: 95.4%); 4th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 72.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- 96% of households had broadband in 2021. Source: Eurostat · saved copy
How Castilla y León compares with other autonomous communities
Social services spending, share of the 2026 regional budget (2026)
Castilla y León ranks 6 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Social services spending, share of the 2026 regional budget |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Navarre | 9.1% |
| 4 | Galicia | 9.0% |
| 5 | La Rioja | 9.0% |
| 6 | Castilla y León | 8.9% |
| 7 | Madrid | 8.7% |
| 8 | Valencian Community | 8.6% |
| 9 | Cantabria | 8.6% |
Households unable to meet an unexpected expense, 2025 (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 15 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households unable to meet an unexpected expense, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Madrid | 30.1% |
| 13 | Cantabria | 28.8% |
| 14 | Balearic Islands | 28.3% |
| 15 | Castilla y León | 28.1% |
| 16 | Aragón | 27.8% |
| 17 | La Rioja | 27.0% |
| 18 | Navarre | 22.4% |
Households unable to afford a week of holiday, 2025 (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households unable to afford a week of holiday, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Asturias | 33.4% |
| 9 | Valencian Community | 33.3% |
| 10 | Cantabria | 32.8% |
| 11 | Castilla y León | 28.7% |
| 12 | Catalonia | 28.2% |
| 13 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 26.3% |
| 14 | Balearic Islands | 24.7% |
Households unable to keep the home adequately warm, 2025 (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 16 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households unable to keep the home adequately warm, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cantabria | 14.3% |
| 14 | La Rioja | 14.2% |
| 15 | Balearic Islands | 14.0% |
| 16 | Castilla y León | 12.0% |
| 17 | Aragón | 11.3% |
| 18 | Basque Country | 10.4% |
| 19 | Navarre | 7.8% |
Households in arrears on housing payments, 2025 (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 16 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households in arrears on housing payments, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Navarre | 7.8% |
| 14 | Asturias | 7.1% |
| 15 | La Rioja | 7.1% |
| 16 | Castilla y León | 6.8% |
| 17 | Cantabria | 6.7% |
| 18 | Galicia | 6.4% |
| 19 | Basque Country | 5.2% |
At-risk-of-poverty rate (after social transfers) (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | At-risk-of-poverty rate (after social transfers) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Valencian Community | 26.0% |
| 7 | Castilla-La Mancha | 25.9% |
| 8 | Canary Islands | 22.9% |
| 9 | Castilla y León | 19.8% |
| 10 | La Rioja | 18.4% |
| 11 | Asturias | 17.2% |
| 12 | Galicia | 16.0% |
Severe material and social deprivation rate (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Severe material and social deprivation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Madrid | 8.4% |
| 9 | Galicia | 7.1% |
| 10 | Valencian Community | 6.9% |
| 11 | Castilla y León | 6.7% |
| 12 | Asturias | 6.7% |
| 13 | Aragón | 6.5% |
| 14 | Extremadura | 6.3% |
People in households with very low work intensity (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 8 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People in households with very low work intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Asturias | 11.1% |
| 6 | Castilla-La Mancha | 10.0% |
| 7 | Murcia | 10.0% |
| 8 | Castilla y León | 9.5% |
| 9 | Cantabria | 9.0% |
| 10 | Valencian Community | 7.9% |
| 11 | Extremadura | 7.7% |
Disposable household income per person (euros) (2023)
Castilla y León ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Disposable household income per person (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Asturias | €19,500 |
| 7 | Balearic Islands | €19,100 |
| 8 | La Rioja | €18,900 |
| 9 | Castilla y León | €18,500 |
| 10 | Cantabria | €18,300 |
| 11 | Galicia | €17,800 |
| 12 | Ciudad de Ceuta | €16,100 |
People who use the internet regularly (2025)
Castilla y León ranks 16 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People who use the internet regularly |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Basque Country | 94.6% |
| 14 | Andalusia | 94.0% |
| 15 | Extremadura | 93.2% |
| 16 | Castilla y León | 93.2% |
| 17 | Asturias | 92.8% |
| 18 | Galicia | 92.1% |
| 19 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 90.4% |
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- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2hhinc: Disposable household income per person (PPS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 bd6019768e9f…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset ilc_peps11n: At risk of poverty or social exclusion, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 94dcf245d20e…)
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