The number of workers in Spain who can't make it to the end of the month doubles: now over 1.25 million

This article is crucial for open data because it highlights the importance of analyzing social well-being metrics beyond traditional macroeconomic indicators. The data reveal that, despite improvements in employment, purchasing power is declining sharply, exposing the limitations of measuring progress solely through hiring figures. The evidence shows a severe increase in material deprivation among wage earners, who can no longer afford basic expenses such as food and healthcare. This situation reflects a real deterioration in living conditions, driven by inflation and external crises, suggesting that current datasets must include quality-of-life indicators to be truly representative. Furthermore, Spain’s position relative to the rest of the European Union has significantly worsened. This underscores the relevance of having harmonized and accessible data that enable precise comparisons and help design more effective public policies, grounded in the tangible reality of the working population rather than just general market trends.

Source: larazon.es
Published on 2026-11-05

The number of workers in Spain who can't make it to the end of the month doubles: now over 1.25 million

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