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Spain Creative Industry Statistics

Fresh 2025 figures reveal how Spain’s creative industries are changing shape, with new employment and output trends that don’t follow the usual script. See where momentum is accelerating and where it is slipping, using the latest stats to separate real growth from noise.
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Spain Creative Industry Statistics
Priyanka SharmaWritten by Priyanka Sharma·Edited by Christopher Morgan·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont
Last verified Jul 2, 2026
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Spain's fashion sector generated 15 billion euros in revenue. The audiovisual industry added 12.4 billion euros to GDP while employing 145000 people. Figures from advertising, gaming, film, music, and publishing show output and workforce shifts across the country.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, Spain's advertising industry spend was €7.8 billion
  • In 2023, Spain's audiovisual sector contributed €12.4 billion to GDP, representing 1.1% of national GDP
  • In 2023, Spain's fashion design sector revenue reached €15 billion
  • In 2023, the Spanish music industry generated €1.1 billion in revenue, up 12% from 2022
  • In 2023, Spain's book publishing industry produced 78,000 titles

Spain’s creative industries are a major economic driver, contributing significantly to jobs and growth nationwide.

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01 · Category

Advertising Gaming Digital25 stats

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In 2023, Spain's advertising industry spend was €7.8 billion
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Digital advertising grew 15% to €4.2 billion in 2023
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Gaming industry revenue hit €1.85 billion in 2023
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There are 600 game dev studios employing 10,000 people
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Mobile gaming accounts for 55% of sector revenue
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Madrid's ad agencies number 1,200 generating €2 billion
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Esports audience reached 5 million in Spain 2023
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Programmatic ad spend €1.5 billion in 2023
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Barcelona GameBCN cluster has 150 companies
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Social media ads 40% of total digital spend
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Valencia Esports World Cup had 10,000 players in 2023
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Influencer marketing market €300 million in 2023
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Cloud gaming users grew 25% to 2 million
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Catalonia digital media revenue €1 billion
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TV advertising still 30% of total spend at €2.3 billion
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VR/AR market in gaming €120 million in 2023
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Andalusia ad production houses 400 firms
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PC gaming revenue €600 million with 8 million players
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SEO/PPC services market €800 million
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Basque game devs exported €50 million titles
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Outdoor advertising €500 million in urban areas
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Metaverse projects 200 startups with €100 million funding
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Galicia digital agencies turnover €150 million
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Console gaming 25% market share €450 million
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Content marketing spend up 12% to €400 million
Interpretation

Advertising Gaming Digital Interpretation

In Spain’s advertising, gaming and digital segment, digital ad spend reached €4.2 billion in 2023 up 15%, while the gaming sector brought in €1.85 billion, indicating that as mobile gaming represents 55% of revenue, investment is increasingly aligning with game led and mobile first channels.

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Audiovisual And Film30 stats

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In 2023, Spain's audiovisual sector contributed €12.4 billion to GDP, representing 1.1% of national GDP
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Spanish film production reached 128 feature films in 2022, up 15% from 2021
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Netflix invested €250 million in Spanish original content in 2023
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Spanish TV exports grew by 22% to €450 million in 2022
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There were 1,200 active animation studios in Spain in 2023, employing 8,500 professionals
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The VFX sector in Spain generated €180 million in revenue in 2022
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Madrid hosts 45% of Spain's post-production facilities, totaling 150 companies
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Catalonia's audiovisual industry turnover was €2.1 billion in 2023
09
Spanish documentaries won 12 international awards in 2022
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The sector employed 145,000 people directly in 2023
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Basque Country film funding supported 35 projects with €15 million in 2022
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Andalusia's film commissions facilitated 120 international shoots in 2023
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Streaming platforms hold 60% market share in Spain's video consumption
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Spanish cinema box office recovered to €300 million in 2023 post-COVID
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Valencia region's audiovisual exports hit €80 million in 2022
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25% of EU-funded audiovisual projects involve Spanish co-productions
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Galicia produced 22 feature films with €12 million budget in 2023
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Spanish AR/VR content market grew 35% to €50 million in 2023
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Barcelona's film festival attracted 200,000 attendees in 2023
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National subsidy for films averaged €450,000 per project in 2022
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Canary Islands hosted 50 Hollywood productions in 2023
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Digital dubbing services processed 1,500 hours of content in 2022
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40% of Spanish TV series are exported to Latin America
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Murcia's audiovisual cluster includes 80 SMEs generating €120 million
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San Sebastian Film Festival screened 250 films from 70 countries in 2023
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Spanish 3D mapping events numbered 300 in 2022
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Extremadura film incentives attracted €25 million investment in 2023
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15% growth in Spanish short film production to 450 titles in 2022
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Aragon's audiovisual revenue reached €150 million in 2023
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Over 500 Spanish films restored digitally since 2015
Interpretation

Audiovisual And Film Interpretation

Spain’s audiovisual and film sector is showing strong growth and global momentum, with GDP contribution rising to €12.4 billion in 2023 while Netflix boosted Spanish original investment to €250 million and TV exports climbed 22% to €450 million in 2022.

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Design And Fashion27 stats

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In 2023, Spain's fashion design sector revenue reached €15 billion
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Zara contributed €20 billion globally but 30% production in Spain
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There are 12,000 fashion companies employing 200,000 people
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Barcelona Fashion Week showcased 80 brands in 2023
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Leather goods exports hit €1.2 billion in 2023
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Sustainable fashion brands grew 25% to 500 in Spain
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Madrid's MBFW featured 45 designers with €50 million business
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Footwear industry produced 80 million pairs annually
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Catalonia's textile sector turnover €8 billion in 2023
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Jewelry design exports €600 million in 2022
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40% of Spanish fashion exports go to EU markets
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Andalusia handmade crafts revenue €300 million
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Graphic design firms numbered 5,000 employing 25,000
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Valencia's textile fair hosted 1,000 exhibitors in 2023
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Luxury fashion sales up 10% to €2 billion in 2023
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Basque fashion designers exported €100 million
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Interior design market valued at €4.5 billion in 2023
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15% growth in online fashion sales to €10 billion
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Galicia's knitwear production 20 million pieces yearly
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Accessories market share 20% of fashion revenue
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Spanish designers won 20 international awards in 2023
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Eco-leather production up 30% in Murcia region
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Product design startups 800 active with €200 million VC
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Canary Islands swimwear exports €150 million
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Furniture design exports €3 billion in 2023
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Extremadura crafts fair sold €20 million products
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Aragon graphic arts revenue €500 million
Interpretation

Design And Fashion Interpretation

Spain’s design and fashion sector is strengthening fast, with €15 billion in 2023 revenue and sustainable fashion brands rising 25% to 500, while Barcelona Fashion Week highlighted 80 brands, showing momentum that extends from mainstream production to greener growth.

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Music Industry30 stats

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In 2023, the Spanish music industry generated €1.1 billion in revenue, up 12% from 2022
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Streaming accounted for 78% of music consumption revenue in Spain in 2023
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There were 5,200 professional musicians registered in Spain in 2023
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Live music events numbered 25,000 in 2022, generating €650 million
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Spanish recorded music exports grew 18% to €120 million in 2023
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Vinyl sales increased 25% to 150,000 units in Spain in 2023
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Madrid's music venues hosted 4,500 concerts in 2023
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Latin music genres represent 45% of Spanish charts in 2023
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Sync licensing deals for Spanish music reached €35 million in 2022
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Barcelona's Primavera Sound festival attracted 220,000 attendees in 2023
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1,200 music publishing companies operate in Spain
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Reggaeton artists topped Spanish charts for 40 weeks in 2023
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Public funding for music totaled €50 million in 2023
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Indie labels grew 20% to 450 active in Spain in 2023
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Spotify has 12 million premium users in Spain as of 2023
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Classical music concerts numbered 2,500 in 2022
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Basque music exports hit €10 million in 2023
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Flamenco festivals drew 1.5 million visitors in 2023
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30% rise in music tech startups to 150 in Spain in 2023
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Galicia's bagpipe festivals hosted 100 events in 2022
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Spanish DJs performed at 1,200 international gigs in 2023
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Merchandise sales from concerts reached €100 million in 2023
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Catalonia music industry turnover €250 million in 2023
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65% of Spaniards stream music daily in 2023
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Jazz festivals in Spain numbered 80 with 500,000 attendees in 2023
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Royalty collections by SGAE hit €180 million in 2023
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Andalusia produced 200 flamenco albums in 2022
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Electronic music events grew 15% to 3,000 in 2023
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Valencia's Fallas music events featured 400 bands in 2023
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Folk music sales up 10% to €15 million in 2023
Interpretation

Music Industry Interpretation

In Spain’s music industry, streaming now drives 78% of consumption revenue, helping lift total music revenue to €1.1 billion in 2023, a 12% increase from 2022.

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Publishing28 stats

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In 2023, Spain's book publishing industry produced 78,000 titles
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Book sales reached €2.5 billion in Spain in 2023, up 5%
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Children's books accounted for 25% of total sales in 2022
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There are 1,800 active publishers in Spain
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E-book market share grew to 18% of total in 2023
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Madrid publishes 40% of national titles
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Audiobook sales surged 30% to €40 million in 2023
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Comics and graphic novels generated €150 million in 2022
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Barcelona Book Fair sold 1.2 million books in 2023
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Educational books represent 35% of market revenue
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Exports of Spanish books hit €300 million in 2023
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55% of Spaniards read at least one book per year in 2023
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Poetry sales increased 12% to 50,000 titles in 2022
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Catalonia publishes in Catalan language 15,000 titles annually
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Self-publishing platforms hosted 20,000 Spanish authors in 2023
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Literary prizes awarded to 500 works with €5 million total in 2023
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Andalusia's publishing turnover €200 million in 2023
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Digital comics market grew 22% to €30 million
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Libraries in Spain loaned 250 million books in 2022
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Romance novels topped sales with 10 million units in 2023
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Basque publishing produced 2,500 titles in euskera in 2023
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Translation rights deals numbered 4,000 in 2022
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Valencia Book Fair attracted 600,000 visitors in 2023
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Non-fiction books sales up 8% to €800 million
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Galicia publishes 3,000 Galician-language books yearly
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Print-on-demand services printed 1 million books in 2023
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Mystery/thriller genre grew 15% in sales to €250 million
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Independent bookstores numbered 3,500 in Spain in 2023
Interpretation

Publishing Interpretation

In Spain’s publishing sector, output is rising and diversifying with 78,000 titles in 2023, book sales reaching €2.5 billion up 5%, and e-books climbing to an 18% share, while Madrid alone accounts for 40% of national titles.
report visual · Key figures

Spain’s creative industries: growth highlights

Key areas of Spain’s creative sector show strong momentum across advertising and games, alongside sizeable sector scale.

15%
Digital advertising grew 15% to €4.2 billion in 2023
€1.85 billion
Gaming industry revenue hit €1.85 billion in 2023
55%
Mobile gaming accounts for 55% of sector revenue
€2 billion
Madrid's ad agencies number 1,200 generating €2 billion
€7.8 billion
In 2023, Spain's advertising industry spend was €7.8 billion
25%
Cloud gaming users grew 25% to 2 million
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