Share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain
Spain: Share of employee compensation in public spending was 5.93 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.93
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
152nd
of 155 countries
All-time high
34.09
in 1977
All-time low
5.89
in 2021
Years of data
43
1972–2023
Share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain, 1972–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain is 5.93, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain peaked at 34.09 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 5.89, in 2021.
Spain ranks 152nd of 155 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 32.4 | — |
| 1973 | 32.02 | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 31.93 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 31.99 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 33.71 | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 34.09 | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 32.68 | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 32.43 | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 33.37 | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 32.13 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 28.45 | -11.5% |
| 1983 | 26.75 | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 24.74 | -7.5% |
| 1985 | 18.79 | -24.0% |
| 1986 | 17.63 | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 20.15 | +14.3% |
| 1988 | 20.45 | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 20.45 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 14.25 | -30.3% |
| 1991 | 13.33 | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 12.67 | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 12.12 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 11.25 | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 7.69 | -31.6% |
| 2005 | 7.94 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 7.88 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 7.78 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 7.71 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 7.4 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 7.56 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 7.54 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6.05 | -19.7% |
| 2013 | 6.86 | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 6.86 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7.06 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 6.89 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 6.76 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 6.61 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 6.58 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 5.96 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 5.89 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 5.97 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 5.93 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.66 | 31.93 | 34.09 | 8 |
| 1980s | 24.29 | 17.63 | 33.37 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.72 | 11.25 | 14.25 | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.73 | 7.4 | 7.94 | 6 |
| 2010s | 6.88 | 6.05 | 7.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.94 | 5.89 | 5.97 | 4 |
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- 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 share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain?
- Share of employee compensation in public spending in Spain was 5.93 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 34.09 in 1977.
- What is the lowest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.89 in 2021.
- How does Spain rank for share of employee compensation in public spending?
- Spain ranks 152nd out of 155 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of employee compensation in public spending rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of employee compensation in public spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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