Average personal income in the Basque Autonomous Community up 7.2% in 2024

The average income per inhabitant stands at 28,170 euros and family income at 56,417 euros.

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The average personal income of residents aged 18 and over in the Basque Autonomous Community has increased by 7.2% in 2024, reaching 28,170 euros.

According to Eustat, residents aged 18 or over in the Basque Autonomous Community achieved an average personal income of 28,170 euros in 2024, a 7.2% increase from the previous year. By territory, Gipuzkoa has the highest income (29,559 euros), followed by Bizkaia (27,733 euros) and Araba (26,698 euros).
The average income for men is 33,722 euros and for women is 23,041 euros. 57.8% of personal income comes from work, 28.9% from transfers, and 9.1% from capital. The median personal income is 23,120 euros.
The average family income stands at 56,417 euros, an increase of 6.6%. By region, Plentzia-Mungia has the highest (68,707 euros) and Rioja Alavesa the lowest (40,167 euros). The median family income is 44,883 euros.
Among the provincial capitals, Donostia's average personal income (33,867 euros) is the highest, and Donostia's family income (67,194 euros) is also the highest.
Based on information from the official source: Eustat — Instituto Vasco de Estadística (19/10/2026)