Figure 1. Evolution of the middle class, 2007-22 (% of the total population)

Line graph showing the evolution of the middle class between 2007 and 2022 as a percentage of the total population in two parameters: fixed threshold (75%-200% of the median in 2007) in red and standard threshold (75%-200% of the median) in yellow.

Fixed

threshold (75%-200% median in 2007)

Standard

threshold (75%-200% median)

‘Middle class’ is defined as those with income between 75% and 200% of the median.

Chart: William Chislett, Elcano Royal Institute.Source: CaixaBank Research, based on INE data.Get the data