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Andalusia’s economy gains momentum with job gains, GDP growth and rising tourism
The Andalusian labour market showed renewed dynamism in July, losing fewer than 7,000 jobs – the lowest monthly loss in recent years – and contributing to a national drop of almost 10,000 unemployed people. GDP grew 0.9% quarter‑on‑quarter and 3.1% year‑on‑year in the second quarter, outpacing both Spain and the euro‑area.
Business formation remained robust, with Experian Spain reporting 13,639 new companies created between January and July, a 6.5% rise on the same period last year. After accounting for 6,236 company dissolutions, the net increase stood at 7,403 firms.
Tourism also strengthened. The province of Cádiz welcomed 1.9 million visitors in the second quarter, a 1.6% increase over 2025, and recorded an average stay of 3.9 nights – up nearly 6% year‑on‑year. Daily spending fell 6.9% to €87.1, while overall visitor satisfaction reached 9.4 / 10.
These indicators together suggest a converging Andalusian economy that is performing above national and European averages, providing a favourable backdrop for the regional government led by President Juan Manuel Moro.
Entities
Andalusia · Cadiz · Experian España · Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía · Juan Manuel Moro · Juanma Moreno · Spain
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Andalusia recorded 6,236 company dissolutions between January and July 2026, a 13.3% increase over 2025. www.vidaeconomica.com
- [DISPUTED] Andalusia had a net increase of 7,403 companies in the first seven months of 2026. www.vidaeconomica.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Andalusia's GDP growth was 0.4 percentage points above Spain's and three times the EU's 1% growth in Q2 2026. www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [DISPUTED] Andalusia registered 13,639 new companies between January and July 2026, a 6.5% increase over the same period in 2025. www.vidaeconomica.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Andalusia's GDP grew 0.9% quarter‑on‑quarter and 3.1% year‑on‑year in Q2 2026. www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Andalusia lost about 7,000 jobs in July 2026, the lowest monthly loss in recent years. www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Creditor‑in‑bankruptcy proceedings in Spain fell 3.7% to 3,787 cases YTD 2026. www.vidaeconomica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Spain dissolved 41,947 companies YTD 2026, a 9.8% rise over the same period in 2025. www.vidaeconomica.com