The cultural sector in Spain experienced 6.6% growth in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 771,000 employees. This is reflected in the latest Labor Force Survey (EPA) published by the Ministry of Culture. This increase represents 3.6% of total employment in the country and confirms the sector’s recovery after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employment in cultural activities has exceeded 2019 levels by 8.6%, demonstrating a positive trend since 2020. According to official data, since that year, employment in culture has increased by 15.4% compared to 2020, 11.6% compared to 2021, and 10.9% compared to 2022.
Regarding job stability, the report highlights that permanent contracts in the sector have increased by 19% since 2022, while temporary contracts have decreased by 9.1%. This translates to 33,300 more permanent contracts than in the previous year. These data reflect a solid recovery of cultural employment in Spain, consolidating its importance within the national economy.