Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Spain
Spain: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 143.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
143.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
12th
of 45 countries
All-time high
186.9 Thousand persons
in 2007
All-time low
107.4 Thousand persons
in 2013
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Spain, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Spain stood at 143.1 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Spain peaked at 186.9 Thousand persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 107.4 Thousand persons, in 2013.
That places Spain 12th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Spain, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 172.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 185 Thousand persons | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 178.3 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 186.9 Thousand persons | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 182.3 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 166.9 Thousand persons | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 168.7 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 122.2 Thousand persons | -27.6% |
| 2012 | 114.1 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 107.4 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 109 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 111 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 121.4 Thousand persons | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 124.3 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 121 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 126.5 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 123.7 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 142.6 Thousand persons | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 148.4 Thousand persons | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 151.4 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 159 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 143.1 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 143.1 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.8 Thousand persons, 3.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 143.1 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.2 Thousand persons, 2.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 178.63 Thousand persons | 166.9 Thousand persons | 186.9 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 122.56 Thousand persons | 107.4 Thousand persons | 168.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 144.7 Thousand persons | 123.7 Thousand persons | 159 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More work & labour data for Spain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Spain?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Spain was 143.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 186.9 Thousand persons in 2007.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 107.4 Thousand persons in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Spain ranks 12th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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