• 12th largest economy in the world and 5th in the EU.

• Ranks 7th in direct FDI received.

• Number ten investor in the world in terms of stock and number two investor in Latin America.

• 7th-ranked exporter of business services.

• Spain offers investment opportunities in sectors and activities with significant added value. Their strong growth potential makes them highly attractive to FDI. In the past five years, one out of every three incoming projects has been in sectors with high technological value and a significant level of R&D&I.
• These sectors include ICT, the environment and water treatment, biotechnology and health sciences, aeronautics and aerospace, and renewable energies.

Last updated: 22|09|2011