Madrid is one of the most important European cities and the cultural, economic and administrative capital of Spain. In addition to an elevated population density (pop/km2 - 804.5 in 2010), it also enjoys a large tourist “population” given that the capital of the Autonomous Community is one of Europe’s main tourist destinations after London, Paris and Rome.
The figures indicated in this section provide a pretty reliable idea of the real scope of Madrid’s growth and the importance it has been gaining in recent years worldwide. In addition, Madrid belongs to various international networks that position it at the forefront of the knowledge and scientific, technological, and socioeconomic progress being made.
. Area, population and GDP
. Economic Growth
. Productive structure
. Job market
. Prices and salaries
. Business sector
. Hospital System
. Convergence between Spain and Europe
. R&D