Spain's Minimum Vital Income reaches 905,792 households in September

Spain’s Minimum Vital Income (IMV) reached 905,792 households, benefiting 2,761,686 people in September, according to data from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). Nationally, active benefits grew by 16.6% compared to the previous year. The average monthly payment per household in Spain was 501.5 euros, with a total monthly payroll of approximately 479.3 million euros.

In the Castilla-La Mancha region, the IMV reached 41,831 households, covering 137,818 people. The average regional benefit was 425.92 euros per month, which is below the national average. In the Basque Country, the number of recipient households was 28,017, representing 72,609 people. This figure marks a 2.99% decrease compared to the previous year. The average monthly benefit in the Basque Country was 638.90 euros, remaining above the national average.

Demographically, women represent a significant portion of the beneficiaries. Nationally, women account for 68% of the benefit holders and 53.4% of the total beneficiaries. Additionally, children and adolescents make up 40.3% of the total recipients.