# Spanish technology and digital sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-technology-and-digital-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-27T14:20:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Spain’s technology and digital sectors are showing significant growth in both employment and economic value. The broader technology sector has surpassed 1.08 million professionals, though it faces a notable gender imbalance where women occupy only 20.1% of roles. While companies are heavily prioritizing digital transformation and cybersecurity, specific technical fields like electronic equipment repair show extremely low female representation.

Within the digital landscape, the video game industry has emerged as a major economic driver, generating over 2,200 million euros and engaging nearly half the Spanish population. This specific sub-sector shows a more diverse workforce with female representation at 27% and a young demographic, with 90% of employees under age 45. Regional expansion is also evident as gaming hubs develop in cities like Leganés and Valladolid.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Spain's video game industry exceeds 2,200 million euros

Spain's video game industry has grown to exceed 2,200 million euros in revenue, supporting over 11,000 jobs and engaging 23 million players across the country.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-video-game-industry-exceeds-2200-million-euros

### 2026-08-12: Spain's tech sector exceeds 1 million jobs amid gender gap and rising digital investment

Spain's tech sector exceeds 1 million professionals, but women hold only 20.1% of roles. Meanwhile, 82% of Spanish companies plan to increase digital transformation budgets, focusing on AI and cybersecurity.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-tech-sector-exceeds-1-million-jobs-amid-gender-gap-and-rising-digital-investment

---
Cite as: Spanish technology and digital sector growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-technology-and-digital-sector-growth