Verifactu by City

Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country's main business hub, with over 435,000 freelancers. As the nerve center of the Spanish economy, it offers a unique ecosystem for entrepreneurship and self-employment.

Barcelona is Spain's second city by number of freelancers and the main economic hub of the Mediterranean. With 412,577 self-employed workers (June 2025 data), the city stands out for its entrepreneurial, innovative and international character.

Valencia is Spain's third city by number of freelancers and a Mediterranean economic powerhouse. The province of Valencia has 192,662 freelancers (June 2025), and the Valencian Community totals 383,534 freelancers.

Alicante is one of the main economic drivers of the Valencian Community and the Spanish Mediterranean. With 147,635 freelancers (June 2025), the province stands out for its business dynamism, strong tourism sector and growing appeal for entrepreneurs and digital nomads.

Málaga leads freelancer growth across Spain with an impressive +17.6%, adding 21,099 new self-employed workers since 2019. With 141,124 freelancers (June 2025), it has established itself as one of the country's main economic hubs.

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and Spain's fourth city by number of freelancers. Andalusia leads the country with 588,691 self-employed workers (17.3% of the national total), and Seville is its main economic engine with 120,188 freelancers.

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic Islands and one of Spain's most dynamic destinations for freelancers. With 106,965 self-employed workers in the Balearics (June 2025), the islands stand out for their high-end tourism sector, growing international community and exceptional quality of life.

Murcia is the capital of the Region of Murcia and an important economic center of southeastern Spain. With 105,347 freelancers (June 2025), the province stands out for its strong agricultural and agri-food sector, growing tourism and strategic location between Andalusia and the Valencian Community.

Bilbao is the economic engine of the Basque Country and one of the most important cities in northern Spain. With 80,681 freelancers in Biscay (June 2025), the Biscayan capital has undergone an impressive transformation in recent decades, evolving from an industrial city to a benchmark in services, innovation and quality of life.

Granada is one of southern Spain's gems and a growing economic center in Andalusia. With 69,405 freelancers (June 2025), the city combines spectacular historical heritage (Alhambra), a strong university, quality tourism and very competitive operating costs.

Vigo is Galicia's largest city and an important economic hub in northwestern Spain. Pontevedra has 67,926 freelancers (June 2025), and the city stands out for its strong automotive industry (PSA-Stellantis), leading European port, and top-tier fishing and naval sector.

Zaragoza is Spain's fifth city by number of freelancers and the main economic center of the Ebro valley. With 64,566 freelancers (June 2025), the city stands out for its strategic position as a logistics hub, its strong industrial sector and its business ecosystem.

Córdoba is an important economic center of Andalusia and a UNESCO World Heritage city. With 54,426 freelancers (June 2025), the city combines millennia of history (Mosque-Cathedral), a strong cultural tourism sector and very competitive operating costs.

Valladolid is the capital of Castile and León and an important industrial and service center in inland Spain. With over 45,000 freelancers, the city stands out for its automotive sector (Renault), agri-food, professional services and quality of life.

Gijón is the largest city in Asturias and an important economic center in northern Spain. With over 35,000 freelancers, the city combines industrial tradition with a modern service economy, growing tourism and exceptional quality of life.

Santander is the capital of Cantabria and an important economic center in northern Spain. With over 30,000 freelancers, the city stands out for its financial sector (Banco Santander headquarters), quality tourism, commercial port and high quality of life.

Elche is the Valencian Community's third city and an important industrial and commercial center. With over 30,000 freelancers, the city stands out for its footwear industry (world benchmark), service sector, proximity to Alicante and competitive operating costs.

Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and an important administrative, university and service center in northern Spain. With over 28,000 freelancers, the city stands out for its quality of life, historical heritage, top-tier public services and very competitive operating costs.

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is Catalonia's second city and part of the Barcelona metropolitan area. With over 25,000 freelancers, the city benefits from its proximity to Barcelona while offering more competitive operating costs.

Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of the Basque Country and an important industrial and service center. With 19,705 freelancers in Álava (June 2025), the city stands out for its advanced industry, exceptional quality of life (European Green Capital), top-tier public services and solid business fabric.