Key Questions
Part of the country’s economic profile, the economic structure section gives readers useful views to understand what matters to Spain’s economy.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the size of Spain’s economy?
- What is the size of Spain’s population?
- What is the demographic structure of Spain? Is it favorable for economic growth?
- How has the structure of GDP changed over the years?
- How much does Spain’s economy rely on external trade?
- Where are the key economic regions in Spain?
- Economic Freedom Index: How free is Spain’s economy?
Part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Spain’s competitiveness at the global level. It also covers the country’s attractiveness to foreign direct investment.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- How competitive is Spain?
- How are Spain’s competitive factors compared to those of other countries?
- How is the minimum wage in Spain compared to others in the region?
- How has labor productivity in Spain changed over the years, and in relation to comparable countries?
- Is it easy to do business in Spain?
- How good is Spain in attracting Foreign Direct Investment?
Part of the country’s economic profile, this section explores Spain’s economic development, average income, and its distribution, poverty as well as other development indicators.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What is the level of income for an average person in Spain?
- How has the unemployment rate in Spain changed over recent years?
- How is income distributed in Spain, and how does it compare to others?
- What is the current level of human development in Spain?
- How has the quality of life changed over the years?
- How many SDG has Spain achieved to date?
As part of the country’s economic outlook, this section explores Spain’s recent economic growth, its key drivers as well as the growth outlook for the coming years.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What has been the growth rate of Spain’s economy over the past ten years, and how does it compare with others?
- What were the key growth drivers for Spain’s economy in the last year?
- How much does each sector contribute to the overall growth?
- What is the GDP growth rate in the latest quarter?
- What are the latest signals from the leading indicators?
- What is the growth outlook for Spain’s economy, and how does it compare with others?
As part of the country’s economic outlook, this section explores Spain’s macro-economic risks, including inflation, financial sector, budget deficit as well as the balance of payment and exchange rate.
KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED
- What have been the government measures against the Covid-19 crisis?
- What is the risk of inflation over the next 12 months?
- What is the latest move on Spain’s monetary policy?
- What is the health of Spain’s banking sector?
- What has been the trend in Spain’s fiscal budget deficit?
- Balance of Payment: Where are the key risks?
- What is the FX risk? How has the currency performed compared to others?
From IMF’s World Economic Outlook Report
- GDP growth
- Inflation
- Population
- Unemployment rate
- Government budget and debt
- Current account
Detailed rankings and scores for Spain and comparable economies.
- Starting a business
- Dealing with construction permits
- Getting electricity
- Registering property
- Getting credit
- Protecting Minority Investors
- Paying taxes
- Trading across borders
- Enforcing contracts
- Resolving Insolvency