The number of persons employed in the legal services sector in Spain stood at 185.93 thousand in 2023. From 2013 to 2023, employment in the sector has shown various trends, including a decline between 2013 and 2015, a relatively stable period until 2017, and consistent growth since then. The year-on-year variation over the last two years was 1.76% in 2022 and 1.71% in 2023, indicating steady growth in the sector. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 1.62%.

Looking ahead, the forecasted data shows a continuing upward trend with an average annual growth rate of 1.25% from 2024 to 2028. The growth rate is expected to be 6.39% over this period.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of technological advancements and automation on employment in legal services.
Changes in regulatory and compliance requirements that could influence staffing needs.
The potential impact of economic fluctuations on the legal services market.