Instituto Nacional de Estadística

The Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) is Spain's National Statistics Institute. It is responsible for collecting, producing, and disseminating a wide range of statistical information about Spain's economy, population, and society. The INE's data is crucial for policymakers, researchers, and businesses in making informed decisions. The INE is newsworthy because it recently released key economic indicators for 2025 and early 2026. Specifically, the INE confirmed that the Spanish economy grew by 2.8% in 2025, driven by consumer spending and business investment. However, recent INE data also reveals a cooling housing market, with home sales declining by 5% year-on-year in January 2026. Despite the drop in sales, mortgage approvals have increased. The INE's reports on these contrasting trends highlight the complexities of the current Spanish economy and its ongoing recovery.