The number of self-employed under 30 in Extremadura now totals 6,179, a 14% increase in three years. This was noted by the Minister of Economy at the AJE Awards.
According to radiointerior.es, the number of self-employed under 30 in Extremadura has grown by 14% in the last three years, reaching 6,179. This was stated by the Minister of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation, Guillermo Santamaría, during his speech at the Awards of the Young Entrepreneurs Association (AJE) of Extremadura.
The eighth edition of these awards recognises business initiatives and professional trajectories linked to innovation, growth, and the launch of new projects. Santamaría highlighted the role of young entrepreneurs in energising the regional economy and creating job opportunities.
The minister emphasised that starting a business requires effort, perseverance, and the ability to take risks. He also congratulated AJE Extremadura, active since 1999, for organising the awards. According to data provided by the organisation, the number of members, institutional support, and the association's income have grown by nearly 300% in the last four years.
At the ceremony, the Award for Entrepreneurial Initiative went to Carlos de la Concepción, founder of Wemuv. The award was presented by Santamaría himself.
The GDP of Extremadura grew by 3.9% in 2024, compared to 3.7% for Spain. In 2025, the Extremadura economy advanced by 3.2%, compared to 2.6% nationally, making it the second region with the highest growth that year.
In 2025, 1,416 commercial companies were established in the region, compared to 1,114 in 2022, an increase of nearly 27%. Between January and July 2026, the turnover of market services rose by 6.2%, above the 5.5% recorded nationally.
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