Aragon’s economy grew by 3% in 2025, slightly more than Spain’s, which expanded by 2.8%. Employment also improved: Aragon surpassed 626,000 employed people and the unemployment rate stood at around 8%. However, youth unemployment remains high at approximately 24%.
HOUSING, ONE OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS
Housing is one of the major concerns highlighted in the report. CESA points out that supply is insufficient to meet all demand and that this situation is driving prices up sharply. Nearly 2,500 homes were completed in Aragon in 2025, fewer than a year earlier, although construction began on more than 4,400.
That said, the problem particularly affects young people. A person aged between 18 and 25 would have to spend around 61% of their income on mortgage payments to buy their first home. Between the ages of 26 and 35, that effort falls to 28%. The difficulty of finding housing is also delaying young people’s move toward independent living.
INCOMES RISE, BUT DIFFICULTIES REMAIN
Household finances also improved over the past year. The average income of Aragonese families reached €45,647 annually, up 6.8%. In addition, the risk of poverty or social exclusion stood at 19.1%, below the Spanish average.
Even so, many families still have little room to cover unexpected expenses. Some 27.8% of households in Aragon cannot afford an unforeseen cost. At the same time, Aragon continues to gain population, mainly thanks to the arrival of foreign nationals, who now account for nearly 15% of the region’s inhabitants.
GREATER PRESSURE ON HEALTHCARE
Public healthcare also features among the report’s concerns. Hospitals in Aragon handled more than 665,000 emergency visits in 2025, a record figure. Healthcare spending exceeded €2.9 billion and accounts for more than one-third of the regional budget.
Public opinion also reflects growing dissatisfaction. Only 14.7% believe that the healthcare system functions fairly well, although public healthcare remains the preferred option for most people in Aragon when they need emergency care or hospitalization.
EDUCATION ALSO FACES CHALLENGES
The report also draws attention to several education figures. Aragon has Spain’s lowest age-appropriate attainment rate at age 10 and the highest grade repetition rate in primary education. On a positive note, the early school-leaving rate stands at 12.3%, slightly below the Spanish average. CESA’s assessment thus portrays a region that is growing and creating jobs, but still faces significant challenges in housing, public services and opportunities for young people.
