Spain's private vocational training sector revenue reaches 1.77 billion euros

The business volume for official vocational training (FP) programs provided by private centers in Spain reached 1,770 million euros in 2025, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous year. According to data from the DBK Sectoral Observatory of Informa, this growth represents a moderation compared to the 11% to 14% growth rates seen during the 2022-2023 period.

Student enrollment in official programs at private centers reached a provisional 413,228 for the 2025/2026 course, a 3.5% increase that accounts for 34.1% of all students in the public and private networks. Within the private sector, Higher Degree (Grado Superior) programs were the most dynamic, growing by 4% and capturing nearly 60% of the total share.

The number of private centers offering official vocational training rose to 1,458 for the 2024/2025 course, representing nearly 35% of all operational centers in Spain. While the sector remains highly atomized with many small entities managing single centers, there is a progressive trend toward market concentration driven by larger groups and the entry of private equity funds.