Household incomes in the Canary Islands have risen over the past three years, but a segment of the population still faces poverty and economic challenges, according to the 2025 Survey on Household Income and Living Conditions in the Canary Islands.
In 2025, the average disposable income for households reached €2,755 per month, up from €2,321 in 2022, marking a 19% increase.
The percentage of people at risk of poverty fell from 20.5% to 17.6%. For 2025, the poverty threshold is set at €797 per month, compared to €680 in 2022.
By island, Fuerteventura has the lowest risk of poverty at 15%, while El Hierro is at 28% and La Palma at 22%.
New in this survey is the AROPE indicator, aligned with the EU 2030 objective, which includes individuals facing poverty risks, severe material and social deprivation, or living in low-employment households.
According to this measure, 28.7% of the Canary Islands’ population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025. La Palma has the highest level at 38%, while La Gomera has the lowest at 24.8%.
Severe material and social deprivation affects 12.7% of the population, indicating issues such as the inability to cover unexpected expenses, maintain adequate heating, take a holiday, or replace essential goods.
Additionally, 11.6% of those under 65 live in low-employment households. Lanzarote has the lowest rate in this category at 6.9%, with El Hierro at 21.3%.
Economic hardships remain significant, with 35% of households reporting difficulty in making ends meet and another 25% stating they face significant challenges.
The survey also highlights shifts in housing access, revealing that home ownership has dropped from 73% in 2004 to 58% in 2025, while renting has increased from 22% to 32%.
This study surveyed 4,630 households and 11,181 individuals, providing data for the Canary Islands, its seven most populated islands, and the main regions of Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
