Poverty and living standards in Galicia, Spain: official figures
Disposable household income was 19,800 PPS per person in 2023; 11th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
How many people in Galicia are at risk of poverty?
The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion was 22.1% in 2025, against 25.7% for Spain; 12th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many households in Galicia cannot afford an unexpected expense?
31.1% of households in Galicia could not meet an unexpected expense from their own resources in 2025, compared with 35.7% across Spain (10th highest of 19); in 2021 the figure was 24.7%.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat percentage of people in Galicia cannot afford a holiday?
In 2025, 36.6% of households in Galicia 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 Galicia cannot keep warm?
17.9% of households in Galicia could not keep their home adequately warm in 2025, ranking 7th highest of 19 communities and cities (national 16.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyHow many households in Galicia are behind on rent or mortgage payments?
6.4% of households in Galicia 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 Galicia cannot afford to eat meat or fish?
5.5% of households in Galicia could not afford a meal with meat, chicken or fish every second day in 2025; 5.9% could not afford a car and 6.3% a computer.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the standard of living in Galicia?
24.5% of households in Galicia could not replace worn-out furniture in 2025 (Spain 26.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) · saved copyWhat is the poverty rate in Galicia?
16.0% of people lived below the poverty line (60% of national median income after social transfers) in 2025 (Spain: 19.5%); 8th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 19.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Galicia cannot afford basic necessities?
In 2025, 7.1% of residents were severely materially and socially deprived (unable to afford 7 or more of 13 everyday necessities) (Spain: 8.1%); 9th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 3.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many households in Galicia have nobody in work?
7.6% of people under 65 lived in households where adults worked less than a fifth of their potential in 2025 (Spain: 8.0%); 8th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 13.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average income in Galicia?
Disposable household income averaged €17,800 per person in 2023 (Spain: €18,300; EU: €21,000); 9th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2013 it was €12,500.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Galicia use the internet?
92.1% of people used the internet at least once a week in 2025 (Spain: 95.4%); 2nd lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 67.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- 93% of households had broadband in 2021. Source: Eurostat · saved copy
How Galicia compares with other autonomous communities
Social services spending, share of the 2026 regional budget (2026)
Galicia ranks 4 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Social services spending, share of the 2026 regional budget |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asturias | 9.8% |
| 2 | Extremadura | 9.5% |
| 3 | Navarre | 9.1% |
| 4 | Galicia | 9.0% |
| 5 | La Rioja | 9.0% |
| 6 | Castilla y León | 8.9% |
| 7 | Madrid | 8.7% |
Households unable to meet an unexpected expense, 2025 (2025)
Galicia ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households unable to meet an unexpected expense, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Extremadura | 38.9% |
| 8 | Valencian Community | 36.6% |
| 9 | Catalonia | 34.2% |
| 10 | Galicia | 31.1% |
| 11 | Asturias | 30.8% |
| 12 | Madrid | 30.1% |
| 13 | Cantabria | 28.8% |
Households unable to afford a week of holiday, 2025 (2025)
Galicia ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households unable to afford a week of holiday, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Murcia | 40.7% |
| 3 | Castilla-La Mancha | 37.1% |
| 4 | Canary Islands | 36.8% |
| 5 | Galicia | 36.6% |
| 6 | Extremadura | 36.1% |
| 7 | Ciudad de Melilla | 34.2% |
| 8 | Asturias | 33.4% |
Households unable to keep the home adequately warm, 2025 (2025)
Galicia ranks 7 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Households unable to keep the home adequately warm, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Castilla-La Mancha | 19.7% |
| 5 | Andalusia | 18.7% |
| 6 | Canary Islands | 18.2% |
| 7 | Galicia | 17.9% |
| 8 | Ciudad de Melilla | 17.6% |
| 9 | Catalonia | 16.3% |
| 10 | Asturias | 16.2% |
Households in arrears on housing payments, 2025 (2025)
Galicia ranks 18 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)
Galicia ranks 12 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | At-risk-of-poverty rate (after social transfers) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Castilla y León | 19.8% |
| 10 | La Rioja | 18.4% |
| 11 | Asturias | 17.2% |
| 12 | Galicia | 16.0% |
| 13 | Catalonia | 14.3% |
| 14 | Cantabria | 13.9% |
| 15 | Aragón | 13.6% |
Severe material and social deprivation rate (2025)
Galicia ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Severe material and social deprivation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Canary Islands | 9.3% |
| 7 | Catalonia | 8.9% |
| 8 | Madrid | 8.4% |
| 9 | Galicia | 7.1% |
| 10 | Valencian Community | 6.9% |
| 11 | Castilla y León | 6.7% |
| 12 | Asturias | 6.7% |
People in households with very low work intensity (2025)
Galicia ranks 12 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People in households with very low work intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cantabria | 9.0% |
| 10 | Valencian Community | 7.9% |
| 11 | Extremadura | 7.7% |
| 12 | Galicia | 7.6% |
| 13 | Navarre | 7.4% |
| 14 | La Rioja | 7.4% |
| 15 | Basque Country | 7.3% |
Disposable household income per person (euros) (2023)
Galicia ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Disposable household income per person (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | Valencian Community | €16,000 |
| 14 | Castilla-La Mancha | €15,800 |
People who use the internet regularly (2025)
Galicia ranks 18 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…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset isoc_r_broad_h: Households with broadband, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b02c9a1ef222…)
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