Economy, jobs and prices in La Rioja, Spain: official figures
GDP per person was 38,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 95% of the EU average; 7th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of La Rioja?
The regional economy produced €11.1 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 0.7% of Spain's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in La Rioja?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 8.1% in 2025, against 10.5% for Spain and 6.0% across the EU; 14th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in La Rioja?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 25.5% in 2025, against 24.9% for Spain; 9th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does La Rioja spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 0.92% of GDP in 2024 (1.50% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in La Rioja are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 2.0% of the labour force in 2025, against 3.4% for Spain as a whole and 1.9% across the EU; 2nd lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 7.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in La Rioja?
The unemployment rate for women in La Rioja was 9.3% in 2025, against 11.9% for Spain as a whole and 6.2% across the EU; 7th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 16.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in La Rioja are in work?
73.3% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025, against 67.6% for Spain as a whole and 71.3% across the EU; 2nd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 61.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of La Rioja growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 3.6% in 2024 (Spain: 3.9%); 10th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 0.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in La Rioja?
There were 516 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (Spain: 543); 5th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 428.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in La Rioja?
Employers paid an average of €24,246 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €25,604 across Spain; 10th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit La Rioja?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 1.9 million nights in 2025, 20% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in La Rioja?
The largest part of the economy of La Rioja in 2024 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 25.6% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (21.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is La Rioja?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.6% of output in 2024, against 15.6% for Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of La Rioja growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.3 billion in 2015 to €10.1 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 39% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in La Rioja?
Of the 147,800 jobs located in La Rioja in 2024, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 6.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in La Rioja?
The number of people working in La Rioja rose by 12.7% between 2015 and 2024, to 147,800.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow La Rioja compares with other autonomous communities
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
La Rioja ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Navarre | 2.5% |
| 14 | Castilla y León | 2.3% |
| 15 | Basque Country | 2.3% |
| 16 | Aragón | 2.2% |
| 17 | Cantabria | 2.0% |
| 18 | La Rioja | 2.0% |
| 19 | Balearic Islands | 1.6% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
La Rioja ranks 13 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Asturias | 9.9% |
| 11 | Castilla y León | 9.8% |
| 12 | Balearic Islands | 9.3% |
| 13 | La Rioja | 9.3% |
| 14 | Catalonia | 9.2% |
| 15 | Navarre | 9.1% |
| 16 | Galicia | 8.7% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
La Rioja ranks 2 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madrid | 74.8% |
| 2 | La Rioja | 73.3% |
| 3 | Catalonia | 72.6% |
| 4 | Basque Country | 72.4% |
| 5 | Balearic Islands | 72.0% |
| 6 | Navarre | 70.8% |
| 7 | Galicia | 70.7% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
La Rioja ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Castilla-La Mancha | 4.0% |
| 8 | Valencian Community | 3.8% |
| 9 | Navarre | 3.7% |
| 10 | La Rioja | 3.6% |
| 11 | Aragón | 3.5% |
| 12 | Asturias | 3.5% |
| 13 | Galicia | 3.4% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
La Rioja ranks 15 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Navarre | 538 |
| 13 | Andalusia | 535 |
| 14 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 520 |
| 15 | La Rioja | 516 |
| 16 | Valencian Community | 510 |
| 17 | Aragón | 499 |
| 18 | Basque Country | 478 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
La Rioja ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Aragón | €25,127 |
| 8 | Asturias | €24,939 |
| 9 | Cantabria | €24,772 |
| 10 | La Rioja | €24,246 |
| 11 | Valencian Community | €23,836 |
| 12 | Galicia | €23,831 |
| 13 | Castilla y León | €23,609 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
La Rioja ranks 17 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)
La Rioja ranks 2 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navarre | 29.3% |
| 2 | La Rioja | 25.6% |
| 3 | Basque Country | 23.5% |
| 4 | Aragón | 23.3% |
| 5 | Castilla-La Mancha | 22.7% |
| 6 | Castilla y León | 21.4% |
| 7 | Cantabria | 20.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
La Rioja ranks 13 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ciudad de Melilla | 22.3% |
| 11 | Galicia | 21.4% |
| 12 | Castilla y León | 20.7% |
| 13 | La Rioja | 20.6% |
| 14 | Aragón | 20.0% |
| 15 | Murcia | 19.5% |
| 16 | Navarre | 19.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
La Rioja ranks 12 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Murcia | 22.3% |
| 10 | Asturias | 22.2% |
| 11 | Basque Country | 21.7% |
| 12 | La Rioja | 21.4% |
| 13 | Valencian Community | 21.2% |
| 14 | Aragón | 21.1% |
| 15 | Galicia | 21.0% |
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