Using a simple format and plain language, the Banco de España Blog seeks to make our work more accessible to the general public. It allows us to share our analysis of economic and financial issues and the ins and outs of the Banco de España’s tasks and activities with all those keen to learn more.
The Blog series group together posts covering certain similar topics. Further down is a general listing of all Blog posts, with a search function to help readers find the posts they are interested in.
26/05/2026
Financial inclusion is a key part of immigrants’ integration. Overall, there is no significant financial inclusion gap between immigrants and the Spanish-born population. The exception is immigrants in an irregular situation, for whom opening a bank account is often an insurmountable barrier, leaving them financially excluded.
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25/03/2026
When data speak: from evidence to decision-making Series: Innovation and technology
Can the data generated by a society help its institutions make better decisions? In this episode of CIENxCIEN, Sergio Padilla, the Banco de España’s Chief Data Officer, explains how good data governance helps all kinds of organisations to structure, connect and showcase the information they generate and receive.
Statistical information and databases
29/01/2026
Statistical information and databases
17/12/2025
How do we measure and compare economies? What's new in 2025
Not all data can be used to measure, and compare, different countries’ economies. We need to use the same yardstick: international statistical standards that assess economic and financial activity consistently across countries. Besides, they should also adapt to constantly changing scenarios. The 2025 standards measure digitalisation, globalisation, sustainability and inequality better.
19/08/2025
Statistical information and databases
13/06/2025
Statistical information and databases
03/04/2025
Statistical information and databases
09/01/2025
Statistical information and databases
11/12/2024
Beyond GDP: how to measure economic welfare
GDP and per capita income are frequently used as synonyms of welfare. However, the concept of welfare is broader and more complex. As the economic and social developments of recent decades have made increasingly clear, economic welfare and well-being cannot be gauged by GDP alone. However, determining complementary welfare indicators and measuring them accurately is difficult.
12/11/2024
What makes (official) statistics reliable
In today’s information age, the sheer volume and availability of data is overwhelming. Identifying reliable information is a challenge that we all face as members of the public. Official statistics offer a dependable source of trustworthy information.
03/10/2024
Statistical information and databases
