The Kingdom of Spain has always been a popular holiday destination, but it’s time to establish that it’s much more than that. It’s a growing economic powerhouse, setting new standards for the whole world.
A new narrative for the Kingdom of Spain is urgently needed. Too often, it has been reduced to mind-blowing architecture, sunlit beaches, and mouthwatering paellas. But beneath this postcard-perfect image lies the dynamic economy of a country that is steadily reshaping its role on the global stage.
Spain has historically and geographically served as a natural bridge between Europe, North Africa, and Latin America. This fact, together with the domestic market of 48 million and an annual inflow of 94 million tourists, contributed a lot to the country’s solid base for economic growth.
14th
Largest global economy
40%
Contribution to Eurozone growth
94 million
Record tourist arrivals in 2024
11th
Top recipient of global FDI flows
2nd
Leader in European auto exports
3
Major EU ports located in Spain
Interviews
Interview with Miquel Sàmper, Minister of Business and Labour
“My primary objective is to foster the creation of businesses, not only maintaining the companies we already have but creating an environment that allows new ones to thrive.”
26 March, 2025
Interview with Núria Montserrat Pulido, Minister for Research and Universities
“The government aims to position Catalonia as one of the most innovative regions in Europe by investing money in geopolitically significant innovative areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and emerging therapies.”
26 March, 2025
