Spain’s retail sector showed stronger momentum at the start of 2026, with year-on-year sales growth accelerating to 4.0% in January, up from 2.8% in December 2025.
The latest figures, updated on 11 March 2026, reflect a comparison of January 2026 retail sales against January 2025, while the previous reading compared December 2025 with December 2024. The step-up in growth suggests improving consumer activity in Spain, marking a firmer pace of expansion as the new year begins.
This acceleration in year-over-year retail sales may signal rising household spending and a more supportive backdrop for the country’s consumer-driven sectors, potentially underpinning broader economic performance in early 2026.
