Economy, jobs and prices in Ciudad de Melilla, Spain: official figures
GDP per person was 23,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 59% of the EU average; the lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Ciudad de Melilla?
The regional economy produced €1.8 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 Melilla?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 24.9% in 2025, against 10.5% for Spain and 6.0% across the EU; the highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Ciudad de Melilla?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 60.2% in 2025, against 24.9% for Spain; the highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Ciudad de Melilla spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 0.47% of GDP in 2024 (1.50% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Ciudad de Melilla are long-term unemployed?
In 2025, 16.3% of the labour force in Ciudad de Melilla had been unemployed for 12 months or more, compared with 3.4% nationally and 1.9% in the EU; the highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 21.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Ciudad de Melilla?
The unemployment rate for women in Ciudad de Melilla was 30.3% in 2025, compared with 11.9% nationally and 6.2% in the EU; 2nd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 40.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Ciudad de Melilla are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 45.6% in 2025, compared with 67.6% nationally and 71.3% in the EU; the lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 37.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Ciudad de Melilla growing?
In real terms the economy of Ciudad de Melilla grew by 1.5% in 2024 (gross value added) (Spain: 3.9%); 2nd lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 1.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Ciudad de Melilla?
Residents of Ciudad de Melilla owned 615 cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (Spain: 543); 3rd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 490.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ciudad de Melilla?
Average compensation per employee (pay plus employer social contributions) was €23,349 in 2024, against €25,604 across Spain; 6th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Ciudad de Melilla?
Visitors spent 138,504 nights in tourist accommodation in 2025, 19% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Ciudad de Melilla?
The largest part of the economy of Ciudad de Melilla in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 49.4% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ciudad de Melilla?
Factories, mines and energy produced 3.3% of the value added in Ciudad de Melilla in 2024, against 15.6% for Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ciudad de Melilla growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.3 billion in 2015 to €1.8 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 32% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ciudad de Melilla?
Of the 33,500 jobs located in Ciudad de Melilla in 2024, 59% in public services, education, health and other services and 1% in industry.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ciudad de Melilla?
The number of people working in Ciudad de Melilla rose by 15.9% between 2015 and 2024, to 33,500.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ciudad de Melilla compares with other autonomous communities
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Ciudad de Melilla ranks 1 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 Melilla ranks 2 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 Melilla ranks 19 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 Melilla ranks 18 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 Melilla ranks 3 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extremadura | 631 |
| 2 | Balearic Islands | 616 |
| 3 | Ciudad de Melilla | 615 |
| 4 | Galicia | 611 |
| 5 | Canary Islands | 609 |
| 6 | Madrid | 606 |
| 7 | Castilla y León | 601 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
Ciudad de Melilla ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 | Andalusia | €22,561 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Ciudad de Melilla ranks 19 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 Melilla ranks 19 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 Melilla ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Basque Country | 24.4% |
| 8 | Andalusia | 24.3% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Ciudad de Melilla ranks 2 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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