An ambitious, transformative, social and progressive budget for Barcelona
Barcelona presents a budget of €3,854 million to prioritize housing, public transport and the fight against social inequality.
Budget for 2025
M€
of budget for 2025
+ M€
of growth compared to the previous year
M€
of investments by the municipal group for 2025
Housing
201,3 M€
Impulse of La Sagrera, promotion of new housing and rehabilitation of existing homes
Public transport
256,3 M€
Tramway, reinforcement of the Bicing system, and fare discounts
Economic diversification
135,3 M€
Markets, Ciutadella del Coneixement and support for employment
Security
421,9 M€
Reinforcement of the Urban Guard, UTE Sarrià, and CECOR Tres Xemeneies
Fight against inequality
907,7 M€
Social Services, access to culture and sport and education
Proximity / Neighborhoods
363,6 M€
Cleaning, maintenance and budget increase in the districts
Climate action
105,2 M€
School Climate Plan, green spaces and groundwater management
Forecast for revenue and spending in chapters 2024-2025
As for the total current revenues, they amount to €3,636M, which represents an increase of more than €160M compared to 2024. Despite the reduction of the Next Generation funds contribution by €50M, the balance of non-financial revenues ends up growing thanks to the increase in the final settlement of the participation in State revenues, the application of the surcharge on the tourist tax, and the proposal for Fiscal Ordinances.
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Amounts in thousands of euros.
INVESTMENTS
Investments that address present and future challenges.
- M€
- of investments for 2025
- M€
- of investments from the City Council group which includes IMHAB, BSM and other entities
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND PROJECTS
Tram
114 M€ Investment with the city council until 2030.
214 M€ Total investment with the Generalitat.
La Rambla
44 M€
School Climate Plan
66,7 M€
La Meridiana
24,2 M€
Ronda de Dalt
31 M€
Fira Plaça Espanya
30 M€
Citadel of knowledge
26 M€
Investment in sports centers
30 M€ in 2025
Prim rainwater tanks
50 M€
Rovira tunnel
18 M€ in 2025
Pla Endreça Investment
31 M€ in 2025
Land for housing in La Sagrera
83,6 M€ the entire mandate
Investments by the City Council group
In terms of investments, a notable investment effort is being maintained, and it is expected that the total volume of investments in the city will reach €836.4 million by 2025. This includes €726.1 million from the City Council’s own investment, €43.5 million for actions directly undertaken by the Barcelona Municipal Institute of Housing and Renovation (IMHAB), €62.3 million to be invested through BSM, and €4.5 million from other entities.
Amounts in millions of euros
CURRENT EXPENDITURE BY POLICY
EVOLUTION OF CURRENT EXPENDITURE BY POLICY
The policies with the highest expenditure are Social Services and Social Promotion, with €497,2 M, Community Welfare (€427,9 M) for ordering and taking care of public space (waste collection, cleaning, sewerage etc.), and the Safety and Prevention policy, which will receive €396M.
Amounts in millions of euros.
BUDGET RESULT
deficit
%
debt on current revenue. We keep the debt below 35%
+%
gross savings. Above 15% of the income
days
payments to providers. Less than 30 days
BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
Amount in millions of euros.
DOCUMENTS AND FILES
The detailed files of the 2025 budget proposal will be published on the website at the next Economy and Finance Commission.