Economy, jobs and prices in Ciudad de Ceuta, Spain: official figures
GDP per person was 25,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 64% of the EU average; 18th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Ciudad de Ceuta?
The regional economy produced €1.9 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 0.1% of Spain's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ciudad de Ceuta?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 24.3% in 2025, against 10.5% for Spain and 6.0% across the EU; 2nd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Ciudad de Ceuta?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 57.5% in 2025, against 24.9% for Spain; 2nd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Ciudad de Ceuta spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 0.28% of GDP in 2024 (1.50% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Ciudad de Ceuta are long-term unemployed?
In 2025, 14.8% of the labour force in Ciudad de Ceuta had been unemployed for 12 months or more (Spain: 3.4%; EU: 1.9%); 2nd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 18.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Ciudad de Ceuta?
Unemployment among women was 31.9% in 2025 (Spain: 11.9%; EU: 6.2%); the highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 36.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Ciudad de Ceuta are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 48.6% in 2025 (Spain: 67.6%; EU: 71.3%); 2nd lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 37.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Ciudad de Ceuta growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 1.3% in 2024, compared with 3.9% nationally; the lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was -0.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Ciudad de Ceuta?
There were 520 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024, compared with 543 nationally; 6th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 481.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ciudad de Ceuta?
Employers paid an average of €25,994 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €25,604 across Spain; 5th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Ciudad de Ceuta?
Tourist accommodation recorded 144,453 nights in 2025, 35% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Ciudad de Ceuta?
The largest part of the economy of Ciudad de Ceuta in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 49.5% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (22.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ciudad de Ceuta?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 5.1% of output in 2024, against 15.6% for Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ciudad de Ceuta growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.4 billion in 2015 to €1.9 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 30% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ciudad de Ceuta?
Of the 32,200 jobs located in Ciudad de Ceuta in 2024, 57% in public services, education, health and other services, 3% in industry and 0.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ciudad de Ceuta?
The number of people working in Ciudad de Ceuta rose by 8.8% between 2015 and 2024, to 32,200.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ciudad de Ceuta compares with other autonomous communities
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 2 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad de Melilla | 16.3% |
| 2 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 14.8% |
| 3 | Canary Islands | 5.4% |
| 4 | Andalusia | 5.1% |
| 5 | Castilla-La Mancha | 4.6% |
| 6 | Extremadura | 4.6% |
| 7 | Murcia | 4.1% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 1 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 31.9% |
| 2 | Ciudad de Melilla | 30.3% |
| 3 | Andalusia | 18.2% |
| 4 | Extremadura | 17.6% |
| 5 | Castilla-La Mancha | 16.6% |
| 6 | Canary Islands | 15.1% |
| 7 | Valencian Community | 13.7% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Canary Islands | 63.7% |
| 14 | Murcia | 62.1% |
| 15 | Castilla-La Mancha | 61.7% |
| 16 | Extremadura | 60.5% |
| 17 | Andalusia | 59.0% |
| 18 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 48.6% |
| 19 | Ciudad de Melilla | 45.6% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 19 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Galicia | 3.4% |
| 14 | Castilla y León | 3.3% |
| 15 | Basque Country | 3.1% |
| 16 | Extremadura | 3.1% |
| 17 | Cantabria | 2.9% |
| 18 | Ciudad de Melilla | 1.5% |
| 19 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 1.3% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Murcia | 543 |
| 12 | Navarre | 538 |
| 13 | Andalusia | 535 |
| 14 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 520 |
| 15 | La Rioja | 516 |
| 16 | Valencian Community | 510 |
| 17 | Aragón | 499 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Basque Country | €29,016 |
| 3 | Catalonia | €27,376 |
| 4 | Navarre | €27,041 |
| 5 | Ciudad de Ceuta | €25,994 |
| 6 | Balearic Islands | €25,193 |
| 7 | Aragón | €25,127 |
| 8 | Asturias | €24,939 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cantabria | 6.2 million |
| 14 | Murcia | 5.8 million |
| 15 | Navarre | 4.2 million |
| 16 | Extremadura | 4.0 million |
| 17 | La Rioja | 1.9 million |
| 18 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 144,453 |
| 19 | Ciudad de Melilla | 138,504 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Valencian Community | 17.4% |
| 14 | Andalusia | 11.7% |
| 15 | Madrid | 8.2% |
| 16 | Canary Islands | 6.1% |
| 17 | Balearic Islands | 5.2% |
| 18 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 5.1% |
| 19 | Ciudad de Melilla | 3.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 19 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | La Rioja | 20.6% |
| 14 | Aragón | 20.0% |
| 15 | Murcia | 19.5% |
| 16 | Navarre | 19.3% |
| 17 | Castilla-La Mancha | 18.5% |
| 18 | Extremadura | 18.3% |
| 19 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 17.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Ciudad de Ceuta ranks 1 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 49.5% |
| 2 | Ciudad de Melilla | 49.4% |
| 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% |
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