Latest news from the CIS

On October 13, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de octubre 2025' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

On October 8 , at 12:30 p.m., the preliminary results of the Consumer Confidence Index ( CCI ) will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). The ICC monthly assesses recent developments and expectations of Spanish consumers regarding their household finances, employment, and their savings and spending possibilities. For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Study 3527 ' Civil Protection (III) ' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

The CIS (Spanish National Institute of Statistics and Census) and the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), affiliated with the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, have signed an agreement to jointly conduct a study on the energy transition in Spain and public perceptions of the implications of this far-reaching socioeconomic transformation. The barometer will conclude its work by the end of 2026. Its results will guide the development of new public policies for a socially just transition, taking advantage of all the benefits associated with Spain's renewable energy potential and promoting the reindustrialization and decarbonization of economic activity. The director general of the CIS, Silvia García, stated that this study "is very important because it allows us to put a topic such as the ecological transition on the table for research, and thus find out what society thinks about it." She also stated that "this agreement reaffirms the recognition and prestige that institutions have for the research work that the CIS can contribute." "This sociological knowledge, based on rigorous statistical data, is essential if we want to understand firsthand what citizens think and, based on that, improve the design of existing support instruments and seek innovative solutions to facilitate a more active role for citizens in the energy transition," emphasizes Miguel Rodrigo, Director General of IDAE. Interviews and discussion groups Through thousands of telephone interviews scheduled in three waves, the study will assess the level of knowledge, understanding, and interest among Spanish society regarding issues such as the deployment of green energy, self-consumption, and the electrification of transportation. Five discussion groups will also be formed—one in Madrid and the rest in four other autonomous communities—to delve into specific aspects related to the energy transformation, with particular attention to public perceptions of issues such as electric mobility, energy efficiency and savings, among others. The barometer will be completed and its results submitted to the IDAE by November 30, 2026. The estimated cost is €355,000, of which the Institute will cover 70%, while the CIS will assume the remaining percentage. The agreement between the two public entities may be extended for annual periods up to a total of four additional years.

Ya está disponible el estudio 11009 'Estudio cualitativo sobre las emociones'. Tienen a su disposición las transcripciones y la documentación técnica. Pueden acceder a este estudio, desde el buscador del Catálogo de Estudios o directamente a través del enlace indicado abajo.

Geneva Business School students visited the CIS facilities. Chief of Staff Óscar Iglesias showed them the institution's 60th anniversary exhibition and the center's facilities. The students, who are studying the Master of International Management, were able to see how the CIS works and the work carried out by the center's specialists.  

Study 3524 ' September 2025 Barometer ' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

The CIS has conducted its third survey on civil protection, which asks about forest fire management and the assistance services available to combat them. 69.7% believe the number of forest fires will increase in the coming years, while 13.2% think they will remain the same. 9.6% believe there will be fewer fires. 13.2% of those surveyed say they have been affected by a fire this year. Of these, 33.6% say they reacted to the fire with "confusion and anxiety," 28.4% with "fear and more moderate apprehension," and 28.3% with "calmness." Regarding how the fire has affected them, 57.1% say they have experienced "limitations or disruptions to services or infrastructure, such as schools, roads, or utilities"; 51.1% say that "their town or surrounding area has suffered material or personal damage," and 28.4% "have had to wear a mask in their town." 43.8% of Spaniards say they have a "low or very low" level of knowledge about how to behave in a forest fire, while 32% say their knowledge is "very high or high." Reasons for the fires 90.3% believe the increase in the number of fires is due to the lack of clearing and maintenance of the area's forests; 86.6% believe it is due to the abandonment of traditional practices that maintained the forest's balance; and 77.4% believe the cause is rural depopulation. Fire management 55.1% of those surveyed are convinced that the most important aspect of fire management is prevention; 43.5% believe that prevention is as important as extinguishing fires, and only 0.8% say extinguishing fires is more important. Regarding management, 54.3% believe their autonomous community, on its own, is "little or not at all prepared" to deal with forest fires, while 36.8% believe their community is "very or fairly prepared." 80.8% agree that it is preferable for their autonomous community's fire prevention and extinguishing services to be public, while 7.8% prefer to hire private companies. 5.3% agree that a mixed model is best. Necessary actions 98.3% of Spaniards believe that cleaning, pruning, and clearing before fires must be improved, 97.9% say that fire prevention services must be improved, and 93.9% believe that the working conditions of fire prevention and extinguishing personnel must be improved. Mobile notification 94.3% consider it useful to receive a mobile alert in the event of an extraordinary emergency in their area. These and other data are collected in this survey conducted from September 8 to 12 with 3,004 interviews.

Study 3520, the "Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), July 2025," is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

On September 24 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the study "Civil Protection (III)" will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Study 3518 'Public opinion and fiscal policy (XLII)' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

Study 3521 'Tourism and Gastronomy (III)' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

The CIS conducted its monthly survey with the usual questions about voting intentions, assessments of leaders, and other current issues such as this summer's forest fires and banking services, among others. In September, the PSOE is expected to achieve an estimated 32.7% of the vote, while the Popular Party is projected to obtain 23.7%, VOX 17.3%, Sumar 7.9%, and Podemos 4.3%. Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.23, followed by Yolanda Díaz with 4.13; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.55; and Santiago Abascal with 2.93. Regarding preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 39.8% of those surveyed, ahead by 22.5 points over Santiago Abascal (17.3%), Alberto Núñez Feijóo (15.5%), Yolanda Díaz (7.8%), and Isabel Díaz Ayuso (5.2%). Banking procedures 72.5% of Spaniards admit to using an ATM to conduct banking transactions, another 72.5% use online banking or their bank's app, and 60.7% use a branch or bank office. Among people who have never used online banking to carry out transactions, 61.8% prefer to go to the bank in person or call by phone and speak to an employee, 49.7% admit that they do not know how to use these services, 38.3% fear that their data will be stolen or that they may be victims of fraud, and 33.2% do not know how to use a mobile phone, computer or tablet to access online banking or the application. Regarding the services offered by bank branches, 67.3% say that a branch employee accompanies them to the ATM if necessary, 23.2% say their bank branch has systems adapted to serve people over 65, 24.4% say their bank offers preferential service for people over 65, and 24.5% have had to change branches due to the closure of their previous branch. Fires 65.1% of Spaniards admit they are very concerned about fires, 29.8% say they are quite concerned, and 4.8% say they are "little or not at all." Furthermore, 8.8% of those surveyed say they have been affected by the fires. 69% say they or someone in their family could be affected by fires in the future. 41.1% believe that the primary responsibility for preventing fires should remain with the autonomous communities; however, 37.9% believe they should be with the central government. Only 8.7% believe they should be with both. 75.1% say a broad state pact between all political forces is necessary to address climate change emergencies. Problems in Spain The main problem currently facing Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (30.4%), followed by immigration, which is the main problem for 20.7%, and problems related to the quality of employment, which is the main problem for 17.1%. When asked about the problems that personally affect respondents, the economic crisis and economic problems are in first place for 24%, housing (23.1%) and healthcare in third place for 19.4%. Economic situation 65.3% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 21.2% who say it is bad or very bad. When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 33.5% consider it very good or good, compared to 55% who say it is very bad or bad. These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from September 1 to 6 with 4,122 interviews.

On September 11 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the 'September 2025 Barometer' will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

In July, consumer confidence stood at 82.9 points, 6.8 points higher than the previous month. This month-on-month increase in the index is due to the positive performance of its two components: on the one hand, the assessment of the current situation rose 6.2 points, and on the other, the assessment of future expectations increased 7.4 points compared to June. The current situation assessment index reached 81.8 points this month, an increase of 6.2 points compared to last June. This represents a rise in relative terms, reflecting the positive monthly performance of its three components: the assessment of the economic situation rose 6.4 points compared to June, reaching 67.9 points; the assessment of the household situation rose 5.2 points to 91.6 points in July; and the assessment of the labor market reached 85.8 points, an increase of 7 points compared to June. The Expectations Index reached 84.1 points this July, 7.4 points higher than the figure recorded in June, representing a 9.7% increase in relative terms. This result is due to the positive performance of its three components: the assessment of the future development of the economy, at 74 points, represents a rise of 9.5 points compared to June; the assessment of the future situation of households increased by 3.5 points, reaching 102.8 points; and expectations about the future of the labor market grew by 9.3 points, reaching 75.5 points this July. The CIS ICC data are based on a representative sample of the Spanish population consisting of 2,433 interviews conducted between July 21 and 24.

On September 5th , at 12:30 p.m., the preliminary results of the Consumer Confidence Index ( CCI ) will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). The ICC monthly assesses recent developments and expectations of Spanish consumers regarding their household finances, employment, and their savings and spending possibilities. For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

This summer, the CIS conducted a survey on tourism and gastronomy, asking Spaniards about their vacation habits and their preferences regarding the wide variety and richness of Spanish cuisine. The majority usually go on summer vacations for between one and two weeks (32.2%), followed by those who go for only one week (28.1%), and 19.3% who go for more than two weeks. Another 17.6% say they go for less than a week. Regarding the type of accommodation, 43.8% choose hotels or aparthotels during their vacations, 14.4% say they choose homes owned by family and friends, and in third place are rental homes or tourist apartments (13.1%). As for the destination, 37.5% of vacationers prefer a coastal town or one near the coast, 24.8% prefer a coastal city or one near the coast, and 22.5% prefer a rural or mountain town. Sun and beach holidays More than half prefer sun and beach tourism (51.3%), followed by cultural tourism (39.2%) and nature tourism (34.9%). And 30% prefer rural tourism. 30.5% say they usually go to restaurants "two or three times a month," followed by 29.1% who say they go "more than three times a month," and 20.5% who say they go at least "once a month." Regarding the amount of money Spaniards typically spend when going to restaurants, 55.7% say it's between 15 and 30 euros, and 28.6% say it's between 31 and 50 euros. Considerations on gastronomy 86.9% consider the health it provides very or quite important. 85.6% consider the social relationships that accompany it important, while 85.8% consider the pleasure of eating. 79.9% consider the food culture they identify with important. Diversity and gastronomic richness For those surveyed, Spanish cuisine is seen as a living heritage, with each autonomous community contributing its own identity to a highly diverse mix. Paella is considered the "most typical and representative" dish of Spanish cuisine (63.4%), followed by potato omelet (58.3%), with Iberian ham in third place (43.8%). For 74.9% of respondents, potato omelet should be made with onion, compared to 18.9% who believe it should be made without onion. Regarding the debate over whether it should be "well-done or rare," the rare omelet option wins with 53.3%, compared to 28.9% who prefer it well-done. Furthermore, within Spain's wide gastronomic variety, in each autonomous community, respondents highlight different dishes that reflect their traditions. Thus, fabada is the most representative dish from Asturias (88%), cocido montañés from Cantabria (85%), and cocido madrileño from the Community of Madrid (71.9%), among others. Going out to lunch or dinner at restaurants on vacation Twenty-seven percent of respondents usually eat lunch or dinner at a restaurant two to three times a week while on vacation, 25.3% do so more than three times a week. And 22% say they do so every day while on vacation. These and other data are collected in the tourism and gastronomy survey conducted from July 28 to 31 with a sample of 2,896 interviews.  

Study 3516 'Consumer Confidence Index (CCI). June 2025' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.

On September 1st , at 12:30 p.m. , the preliminary results of the study 'Tourism and Gastronomy (III)' will be available to all media and interested parties on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, please call the Communications office at 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Study 3523 ' Opinions and attitudes towards the European Union (II) ' is now available. The microdata file, marginal and cross-reference reports, and technical documentation are available. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link below.