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Barcelona City Review

Nov 2017

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In 2016, Barcelona was Spain's second largest economic agglomeration, with a total GDP of USD172 billion; 26% lower than Madrid. However, with 87% of Barcelona's residents voting in favour of Catalan independence, the city's economic prospects are shrouded in mystery, as numerous large companies (Banco Sabadell, CaixaBank, Abertis) are already moving their headquarters from the city following the referendum results.

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BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

A city with a very diverse economy (the GVA share of the four biggest sectors each accounted for between 19% and 28% in 2016), Barcelona's labour productivity (GVA per employee) reached USD68,500 in 2016. This was 15% higher than in the rest of Spain, but 10% below that of Madrid, due to the capital's higher focus on business services (Madrid's business services sector accounted for 35% of the total GVA, versus 28% in Barcelona in 2016)

Household annual disposable income is 17% higher than the rest of the country despite significant unemployment

Despite the dangerously high unemployment rate of 17% in Barcelona in 2016 (although not as high as in the rest of the country, at 20% in 2016), Barcelona's household annual disposable income of USD46,600 stood 17% higher than that in the rest of the country in 2016. However, during 2011-2016 the income level decreased by 5.8% in real terms.

Decreased spending on leisure

In 2016, Barcelona's average household spending (excluding transport and housing) was USD27,800 - 8% above that in the rest of the country. As a result of the income drop, households in Barcelona made some of the largest spending cuts in the categories of leisure: hotels/restaurants (14% less expenditure in 2016 than in 2011) and recreation/culture (13% less expenditure).

Higher rental prices contribute to greater combined spending on transport and housing

In 2016, combined per household spending on transport and housing was 17% higher in Barcelona than elsewhere in Spain. The difference was partly driven by high levels of tourism in the city, as the industry pushes up the price of rents in Barcelona, while reducing the number of apartments available.

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BARCELONA REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Barcelona Review structure

Chart 1 Overview

Key facts on Barcelona

Summary 1 Key Facts On Barcelona 2011, 2016, 2021

BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Chart 2 Map Of Barcelona Metropolitan Area

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Chart 3 Industrial Composition Of Barcelona 2016
Chart 4 Labour Productivity: Selected Cities 2016

Recent developments and outlook

Chart 5 Dynamics Of Real GDP In Barcelona, Spain And Other Cities In Western Europe, 2011-2021
Summary 2 Labour Market Changes In Barcelona 2011, 2016

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Chart 6 Population By Age 2016
Chart 7 Drivers Of Population Growth In Barcelona 2011-2016

Household income

Chart 8 Household Distribution By Income In Barcelona 2016 And 2021

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

Chart 9 Comparison Of Household Expenditure In Barcelona And Spain, 2016
Summary 3 Barcelona Household Budget Structure By Consumer Expenditure Item, % of total, 2011, 2016, 2021

City lifestyle

Barcelona Bans New Hotels In The City Centre
EUR32 Million (USD36 Million) For Barcelona's Bicycle Infrastructure

City affordability

Housing
Chart 10 Household Expenditure On Housing: Selected Cities 2016
Transport
Chart 11 Household Expenditure On Transport: Selected Cities 2016

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

Summary 4 GDP Development, 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 5 GDP By Origin, Current Prices, US$, Million, 2011-2016
Summary 6 Population And Labour Force, 2011-2016
Summary 7 Employed Population By Economic Sector, % of total, 2011-2016
Summary 8 Population By Sex And Broad Age Groups, ‘000, 2011-2016
Summary 9 Population Growth, 2011-2016
Summary 10 Forecast Population Growth
Summary 11 Population By Educational Attainment, 2011-2016
Summary 12 Structure Of Consumer Expenditure By Main Category, 2011-2016
Summary 13 Consumer Expenditure By Main Category, Per Household, Constant (2016) Prices, US$, 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 14 Households By Income Band, % Of Total, Constant (2016) Prices 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 15 Households By Income Band, ‘000, Current Prices 2011-2016
Summary 16 Inflation, 2011-2016
Summary 17 Transport Indicators, 2011-2016
Summary 18 Air Pollution, Concentration In Micrograms Per Cubic Metre, 2011-2016
Summary 19 Possession of Consumer Durables, % of Households, 2011, 2016, 2021

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BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

Household annual disposable income is 17% higher than the rest of the country despite significant unemployment

Decreased spending on leisure

Higher rental prices contribute to greater combined spending on transport and housing

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Table of Contents

BARCELONA REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Barcelona Review structure

Key facts on Barcelona

BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Recent developments and outlook

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Household income

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

City lifestyle

City affordability

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

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BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

Household annual disposable income is 17% higher than the rest of the country despite significant unemployment

Decreased spending on leisure

Higher rental prices contribute to greater combined spending on transport and housing

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Table of Contents

BARCELONA REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Barcelona Review structure

Key facts on Barcelona

BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Recent developments and outlook

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Household income

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

City lifestyle

City affordability

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

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