Banco de España details January 2026 economic and financial statistics

The January 2026 Statistical Bulletin from the Banco de España presents a comprehensive array of economic and financial data, vital for analyzing both the Spanish and broader euro area economies.

Its structure systematically covers key areas, starting with main economic indicators for the euro area.

Subsequent sections delve into detailed Spanish statistics, including general economic indicators and extensive financial accounts.

The bulletin provides granular data on various institutional sectors, such as credit institutions, monetary and non-monetary financial institutions, general government, non-financial corporations, and households.

It also incorporates international statistics, balance of payments, and international investment position data.

Dedicated chapters focus on interest rates, exchange rates, and financial market activity, alongside general economic statistics like national accounts, employment, wages, and prices.

This wide-ranging coverage ensures a holistic and in-depth understanding of economic and financial developments.

To ensure clarity and consistency, the bulletin provides extensive lists of abbreviations for key financial and economic terms, along with conventions for countries and currencies.

These sections are vital for navigating the detailed statistical tables and understanding underlying definitions.

The Banco de España adheres to the IMF Special Data Dissemination Standards (SDDS), with a dedicated online release calendar.

Since January 2008, the publication has been exclusively disseminated via the internet, enhancing accessibility.

Methodological notes in the appendix offer further context on data compilation, supporting accurate interpretation by users.