Government budget and revenue in Galicia, Spain: official figures
The consolidated 2026 budget of Galicia totals €16.33 billion, 6th largest of 17 regional budgets and 5.8% of the combined budgets of the 17 autonomous communities; it is 3.8% up on 2025.
Does Galicia have a budget deficit?
The 2026 budget of Galicia plans a non-financial surplus of €275 million, equal to 0.30% of regional GDP (3rd strongest balance of 17); the 17 communities together plan a surplus of €3.39 billion, 0.2% of GDP.
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyHow much does Galicia spend on public sector salaries?
Non-financial revenue in Galicia's 2026 budget is €14.50 billion and non-financial spending €14.23 billion; staff costs take 37.2% of that spending (5th lowest of 17) and real investment 11.2%.
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyHow much tax does Galicia collect?
Tax revenue (direct and indirect taxes) in Galicia's 2026 budget is €8.95 billion, 5th largest of 17; its share of personal income tax (IRPF) is budgeted at €4.29 billion and its share of VAT at €3.03 billion.
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyHow much debt does Galicia pay each year?
Debt service (interest plus repayments) takes €1.86 billion in Galicia's 2026 budget, 11.4% of total spending, against 14.8% across all communities; the budget plans new borrowing of €1.73 billion and repayments of €1.65 billion.
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyHow much does Galicia raise from inheritance tax?
Among the taxes Galicia sets itself, the 2026 budget expects €170 million from inheritance and gift tax, €65 million from wealth tax and €375 million from property transfer and stamp duty (ITP-AJD).
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyHow Galicia compares with other autonomous communities
Regional government budget, 2026 (total spending, € billion) (2026)
Galicia ranks 6 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Regional government budget, 2026 (total spending, € billion) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Madrid | €33.27bn |
| 4 | Valencian Community | €32.23bn |
| 5 | Basque Country | €17.33bn |
| 6 | Galicia | €16.33bn |
| 7 | Castilla y León | €13.48bn |
| 8 | Canary Islands | €13.16bn |
| 9 | Castilla-La Mancha | €12.05bn |
Planned non-financial budget balance, 2026 (% of regional GDP) (2026)
Galicia ranks 3 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Planned non-financial budget balance, 2026 (% of regional GDP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalonia | +2.06% |
| 2 | Castilla y León | +1.39% |
| 3 | Galicia | +0.30% |
| 4 | Cantabria | +0.29% |
| 5 | Murcia | +0.16% |
| 6 | Castilla-La Mancha | +0.11% |
| 7 | Aragón | +0.01% |
Debt service (interest and repayments), share of the 2026 budget (2026)
Galicia ranks 10 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Debt service (interest and repayments), share of the 2026 budget |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Balearic Islands | 12.3% |
| 8 | Cantabria | 12.3% |
| 9 | Madrid | 11.4% |
| 10 | Galicia | 11.4% |
| 11 | La Rioja | 11.0% |
| 12 | Asturias | 9.9% |
| 13 | Extremadura | 9.6% |
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Sources
- Ministerio de Hacienda: Presupuestos Generales de las Comunidades Autónomas, año 2026 (resumen ejecutivo, published 31 March 2026), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 81db80f35219…)
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