Overview
- The city presented an official socio‑economic report that projects GDP growth of 2.4% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027, ahead of Spain’s pace.
- Labor data show 2.8% annual growth in Social Security affiliation in March and a 6.6% unemployment rate at the end of 2025, well below the national figure.
- Officials said Madrid now generates 12.5% of Spain’s GDP with 7.1% of its population, reaching about €211 billion in output.
- Madrid recorded 11.2 million visitors and 23.8 million overnight stays in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024.
- City Hall launched an Economic Observatory website to publish up‑to‑date indicators, highlighting a tech base of 1,613 firms including 819 startups.