Economy, jobs and prices in Murcia, Spain: official figures
GDP per person was 30,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 75% of the EU average; 13th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Murcia?
The regional economy produced €42.5 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 2.7% of Spain's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Murcia?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 12.1% in 2025, against 10.5% for Spain and 6.0% across the EU; 7th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Murcia?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 25.4% in 2025, against 24.9% for Spain; 10th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Murcia spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 1.10% of GDP in 2024 (1.50% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people in Murcia are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 4.1% of the labour force in 2025 (Spain: 3.4%; EU: 1.9%); 7th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 12.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Murcia?
Unemployment among women was 13.6% in 2025 (Spain: 11.9%; EU: 6.2%); 8th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 28.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Murcia are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 62.1% in 2025 (Spain: 67.6%; EU: 71.3%); 6th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 49.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Murcia growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 5.0% in 2024, against 3.9% for Spain as a whole; the highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 2.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Murcia?
Residents of Murcia owned 543 cars per 1,000 people in 2024, against 543 for Spain as a whole; 9th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 468.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Murcia?
Employers paid an average of €21,567 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €25,604 across Spain; 2nd lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Murcia?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 5.8 million nights in 2025, 35% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Murcia?
The largest part of the economy of Murcia in 2024 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 25.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (22.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Murcia?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 20.0% of output in 2024, against 15.6% for Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Murcia growing?
Gross value added rose from €26.5 billion in 2015 to €38.7 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Murcia?
Of the 684,900 jobs located in Murcia in 2024, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 13% in industry and 10.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Murcia?
The number of people working in Murcia rose by 19.1% between 2015 and 2024, to 684,900.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Murcia compares with other autonomous communities
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Murcia ranks 7 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Andalusia | 5.1% |
| 5 | Castilla-La Mancha | 4.6% |
| 6 | Extremadura | 4.6% |
| 7 | Murcia | 4.1% |
| 8 | Valencian Community | 3.5% |
| 9 | Asturias | 3.2% |
| 10 | Catalonia | 2.6% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Murcia ranks 8 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Castilla-La Mancha | 16.6% |
| 6 | Canary Islands | 15.1% |
| 7 | Valencian Community | 13.7% |
| 8 | Murcia | 13.6% |
| 9 | Aragón | 9.9% |
| 10 | Asturias | 9.9% |
| 11 | Castilla y León | 9.8% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Murcia ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Asturias | 68.4% |
| 12 | Valencian Community | 65.0% |
| 13 | Canary Islands | 63.7% |
| 14 | Murcia | 62.1% |
| 15 | Castilla-La Mancha | 61.7% |
| 16 | Extremadura | 60.5% |
| 17 | Andalusia | 59.0% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Murcia ranks 1 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murcia | 5.0% |
| 2 | Canary Islands | 4.7% |
| 3 | Balearic Islands | 4.6% |
| 4 | Catalonia | 4.2% |
| 5 | Andalusia | 4.1% |
| 6 | Madrid | 4.0% |
| 7 | Castilla-La Mancha | 4.0% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Murcia ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Castilla-La Mancha | 599 |
| 9 | Cantabria | 570 |
| 10 | Asturias | 546 |
| 11 | Murcia | 543 |
| 12 | Navarre | 538 |
| 13 | Andalusia | 535 |
| 14 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 520 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
Murcia ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 | Murcia | €21,567 |
| 19 | Extremadura | €21,480 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Murcia ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Asturias | 6.5 million |
| 12 | Castilla-La Mancha | 6.3 million |
| 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 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Murcia ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Castilla y León | 21.4% |
| 7 | Cantabria | 20.9% |
| 8 | Asturias | 20.6% |
| 9 | Murcia | 20.0% |
| 10 | Galicia | 19.0% |
| 11 | Catalonia | 18.7% |
| 12 | Extremadura | 17.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Murcia ranks 15 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Castilla y León | 20.7% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Murcia ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Castilla y León | 23.9% |
| 7 | Castilla-La Mancha | 22.7% |
| 8 | Cantabria | 22.4% |
| 9 | Murcia | 22.3% |
| 10 | Asturias | 22.2% |
| 11 | Basque Country | 21.7% |
| 12 | La Rioja | 21.4% |
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