# Andalusia economic growth and policy expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andalusia-economic-competitiveness > Updated: 2026-08-26T04:59:59.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 6. Andalusia’s economic performance continues to outpace national and European averages, driven by strong growth in industry, agriculture, and ICT. Second-quarter 2026 data confirmed a 0.9% quarter-on-quarter and 3.1% year-on-year GDP increase, with industry rising 5.1% and the information-and-communications sector surging 15.5%. Recent data highlights the rapid expansion of the technology sector. The region now hosts 14,661 establishments in high and medium-high technology sectors, representing a 34.3% growth rate since 2018—nearly double the Spanish national average of 17.7%. Key areas of expansion include telecommunications, R&D, cinematography, and specialized manufacturing. This high-tech segment employed 172,600 people in 2024, a 38.1% increase since 2018, now accounting for 5% of total regional employment. To sustain this momentum, the regional government is prioritizing social and fiscal policies. The 2027 budgets are expected to focus on affordable housing and the continuation of tax reductions initiated in 2019. Vice President and Economy Minister Carolina España noted that these budgets are expected to receive the “highest parliamentary support in the region's history” due to political stability agreements. Housing initiatives managed by the Agencia de Vivienda y Rehabilitación de Andalucía (AVRA) include a plan for 5,140 protected units for residents under 35. This involves 27 projects aiming to deliver 8,663 total homes through new construction and rehabilitation, such as the restoration of the historic Corral de las Flores in Seville. ## Claims - Andalusia lost about 7,000 jobs in July 2026, the lowest monthly loss in recent years. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Andalusia's GDP grew 0.9% quarter‑on‑quarter and 3.1% year‑on‑year in Q2 2026. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Andalusia registered 13,639 new companies between January and July 2026, a 6.5% increase over the same period in 2025. (single source) - Andalusia recorded 6,236 company dissolutions between January and July 2026, a 13.3% increase over 2025. (single source) - Andalusia had a net increase of 7,403 companies in the first seven months of 2026. (single source) - Spain dissolved 41,947 companies YTD 2026, a 9.8% rise over the same period in 2025. (single source) - Creditor‑in‑bankruptcy proceedings in Spain fell 3.7% to 3,787 cases YTD 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Andalusia technology companies outpace Spanish national growth Andalusia's high-tech business sector has grown by 34.3% since 2018, outperforming the Spanish national average and significantly increasing regional employment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-technology-companies-outpace-spanish-national-growth ### 2026-08-15: Andalusia to prioritize housing and tax cuts in 2027 budgets Andalusia's 2027 budgets will focus on tax cuts and expanding affordable housing, including 5,140 protected units for youth across the region. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-to-provide-5140-protected-housing-units-for-youth ### 2026-08-06: Andalusia’s economy gains momentum with job gains, GDP growth and rising tourism Andalusia’s job losses fell to a multi‑year low, GDP rose 3.1% YoY, 13,639 firms were created, and Cádiz saw 1.9 million tourists with longer stays, signalling strong regional growth. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-sees-surge-in-business-formation-and-economic-growth-in-first-half-of-2026 ### 2026-08-04: Andalusia posts 0.9% Q2 2026 growth, beating Spain and EU averages Andalusia’s economy grew 0.9% in Q2 2026, with a 3.1% annual rise, outpacing Spain (2.7%) and the Eurozone (1%). Industry, agriculture and ICT drove the gains, officials said. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-posts-09-q2-2026-growth-beating-spain-and-eu-averages ### 2026-07-19: Andalusia enterprise confidence rises 4% in Q3 2026, outpacing national average Andalusia’s business confidence rose 4 % in Q3 2026, beating the 3.2 % Spanish average, with capital expansions up 56 % and a record net creation of 7,832 firms Jan‑May. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-enterprise-confidence-rises-4-in-q3-2026-outpacing-national-average ### 2026-07-07: Andalusia’s Competitiveness Shows Infrastructure Strengths but Faces Innovation and Export Gaps Andalusia scores 34.23 on the APD 2026 Competitiveness Barometer, showing strong infrastructure and finance but low R&D, small firms and weak export performance hinder growth. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-boosts-competitiveness-but-still-trails-in-innovation-and-export-capacity --- Cite as: Andalusia economic growth and policy expansion. 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