Official provisional non-university enrolment statistics published July 2026.
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Education in Spain
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Spain's provisional 2025/26 non-university statistics report 8,249,174 students and 806,178 teachers. Of those students, 4,238,725 were male and 4,010,449 female. Spain's latest advance statistics provide a current 2025/26 snapshot, but the Ministry explicitly classifies them as provisional.
Spain education snapshot
Spain's latest advance statistics provide a current 2025/26 snapshot, but the Ministry explicitly classifies them as provisional.
Students
8,249,174
Teachers
806,178
Male students
4,238,725
Female students
4,010,449
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The stage map follows the main early-years, primary, secondary and post-secondary progression.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Early childhood education | Early years | Early-childhood education precedes compulsory primary school. |
| Primary education | Primary | Primary education is part of compulsory schooling. |
| ESO and upper-secondary routes | Secondary | Secondary education includes compulsory and later general or vocational pathways. |
| Vocational and university study | Post-secondary | Further vocational and university education follow school completion. |
Key evidence
The male and female counts are components of the 8,249,174 student total, not additional populations.
| Measure | Value | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 8,249,174 | 2025/26 provisional | Non-university education |
| Teachers | 806,178 | 2025/26 provisional | Non-university teaching staff |
| Male students | 4,238,725 | 2025/26 provisional | Non-university education |
| Female students | 4,010,449 | 2025/26 provisional | Non-university education |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the Spain evidence
The teacher figure measures staff and should not be combined with student counts.
Every headline value retains the provisional 2025/26 label.
Frequently asked questions
How many students were enrolled in Spain's non-university system in 2025/26?
The provisional total is 8,249,174.
How many teachers were reported?
The provisional total is 806,178.
How many male students were reported?
The provisional count is 4,238,725.
How many female students were reported?
The provisional count is 4,010,449.
Sources and methodology
Both visible sources are official Ministry statistics releases.
Official release with total students and teachers.
Methodology: Spain figures remain provisional 2025/26 non-university statistics and preserve their published scope.