Sensation! The number of civil servants in Spain reached a record mark: 3 million!
Incredible growth of officials: what is behind these numbers?
Spain is experiencing a real boom in the field of public administration! According to the latest data from the Ministry of Statistics and the Government of Spain, the number of civil servants in the country reached a stunning figure — ** 3 037,432 people **. More than half of them are ** Funcionarios de Carrera **, that is, personnel civil servants, which indicates a serious tendency to increase the stable state apparatus.
This explosive growth raises many questions: who are all these people, what do they do and, most importantly, what is it to the Spanish budget? Let’s figure it out!
«There are three armies in each country: the army, the Navy and the army of officials.» — Otto von Bismarck. Is this relevant for modern Spain?
During the reign of Pedro Sanchez, the number of employees in autonomous communities (autonomies) increased by 43 thousand people, and in the army and police another 6 thousand. It is important to note that in the new assessment methodology, about 200,000 temporary employees and interns were taken into account, which were not previously included in statistics. This means that the real picture can be even larger!
| Category | Quantity (approximately) |
|---|---|
| Civil servants (total) | 3 037 432 |
| Funcionarios de Carrera (personnel) | More than half |
| Increase in autonomous communities (under Sanchez) | 43,000 |
| Increase in the army and police (under Sanchez) | 6 000 |
A curious fact: among all civil servants, 56% over 50 years old, and only 6% is under 30. It seems that a significant age imbalance is observed in the Spanish State Service. Women prevail in the judicial system, and men — in the army and police, which reflects traditional gender roles, although it gradually changes. The largest increase in the number of civil servants is observed in the Canary Islands (+51%), as well as in Valencia and La Riokha.
After Pedro Sanchez came to power in 2018, the number of civil servants increased sharply. We are talking about additional 145,000 people! In addition, the number of temporary contracts has increased since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of political consultants also increased and reached thousands of people, half of whom work directly on the Presidium of Spain.
This cannot but raise questions about the appropriateness of such large -scale increase. Do Spain really be needed by so many officials? Will this lead to an increase in bureaucracy and a decrease in public administration?
Scandals related to ** officials ** constantly flare up in the country. Everyone knows the incident with the brother of Prime Minister David Sanchez, accused of a criminal offense who remained in his position for a long time. This causes indignation in society and undermines confidence in the state system.
«The state must be a servant of the people, and not vice versa.» — This simple truth seems to be sometimes forgotten in Spain.
Despite all the difficulties, Spain is a country with a rich history and culture, and it is important that the public service reflect this variety. It is necessary to attract young specialists, encourage innovations and fight corruption.
What next? How will this trend affect the Spanish economy and society? What reforms are needed to increase the effectiveness of public administration? These are issues that require serious discussion and search for decisions.
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### FAQ: Everything you wanted to know about civil servants in Spain
** 1. How many civil servants are there in Spain? **
At the moment, according to estimates, in Spain there are 3,037,432 civil servants.
** 2. Who are Funcionarios de Carrera? **
These are personnel civil servants working on an ongoing basis.
** 3. How has the number of civil servants changed under the government of Pedro Sanchez? **
The number of civil servants increased significantly by about 145,000 people.
** 4. Where is the largest increase in the number of civil servants? **
The largest growth is recorded on the Canary Islands (+51%), as well as in Valencia and La Rioch.
** 5. How many political consultants working in the government? **
About a thousand people, half of whom work on the Presidium of Spain.
** 6. What age trends are observed among civil servants? **
Most civil servants (56%) over 50 years old, and only 6% younger than 30.
** 7. In what areas do women prevail, and in which men? **
Women prevail in the judicial system, and men in the army and police.
** 8. Why is the number of temporary employment contracts growing? **
The growth is associated, in particular, with the consequences of pandemia Covid-19.
**9. What scandals are associated with officials in Spain? **
An example is the work of the brother of Prime Minister David Sanchez, accused of a criminal offense.
** 10. Where can I discuss this topic with other people? **
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