The Spanish economy entered a deep recession in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A strong government response has protected jobs and firms. However, the crisis has exacerbated long-standing structural challenges, such as high unemployment, inequalities and regional disparities.

The Spanish economy continues its strong growth, thanks to past structural reforms, robust employment growth and accommodative macroeconomic policies. However, the legacy of the crisis has not yet been fully overcome and imbalances remain.

The 2010 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Spain's economy. This edition includes chapters covering rebalancing the economy, restoring fiscal sustainability, reforming the labour market, and policies towards sustainable use of water.

Middle-class households feel left behind and have questioned the benefits of economic globalisation.

This is an update of OECD 2006 "Understanding National Accounts". It contains new data, new chapters and is adapted to the new systems of national accounts, SNA 2008 and ESA 2010.

OECD's 2012 Economic Survey of Spain examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and takes a specia look at the banking crisis and youth employment.

This report investigates how tax structures can best be designed to support GDP per capita growth.