Participation rate in work-based learning in Spain
Spain: Participation rate in work-based learning was 4.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Participation rate in work-based learning in Spain, 2005–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Spain recorded 4.5 for participation rate in work-based learning in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in work-based learning in Spain peaked at 5.76 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.03, in 2012.
That places Spain 20th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Participation rate in work-based learning in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.76 | — |
| 2006 | 5.45 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 5.35 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 4.32 | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 3.56 | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 3.61 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 3.54 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 3.03 | -14.4% |
| 2013 | 3.51 | +15.8% |
| 2014 | 3.94 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 4.62 | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 4.84 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 4.67 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 4.66 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 4.68 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 3.92 | -16.2% |
| 2021 | 4.33 | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 4.64 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 4.59 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 4.69 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 4.5 | -4.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 4.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.51, 39% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Spain's 4.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.39, 34% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.89 | 3.56 | 5.76 | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.11 | 3.03 | 4.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.45 | 3.92 | 4.69 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More gender data for Spain
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,413 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 42,197 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 42,197 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0961 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 161,756 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 171,794 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 164,221 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 174,083 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 166,341 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate in work-based learning in Spain?
- Participation rate in work-based learning in Spain was 4.5 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest participation rate in work-based learning recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 5.76 in 2005.
- What is the lowest participation rate in work-based learning recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.03 in 2012.
- How does Spain rank for participation rate in work-based learning?
- Spain ranks 20th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in work-based learning rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Participation rate in work-based learning (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Work-based learning refers to all forms of learning that take place in a real work environment. It may but does not always combine elements of learning in the workplace with off-the-job learning. The rate of participation is calculated per 1000 persons. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.