The Center for Sociological Research and the Ministry of Health have prepared the second wave of this year's health barometer. The study reflects public perceptions of the functioning of the public health system. One of the most significant results of this edition is the high level of public confidence in the public healthcare system. 61.4% of people with private health insurance—either individual or through their employer—believe that, if they suffered a serious health problem, they would receive better treatment in the public healthcare system. This data highlights the role of the National Health System (NHS) as a benchmark for quality and safety of care, even among those with access to private healthcare. 52.5% of the general population positively assesses the functioning of the healthcare system in Spain, a slight decrease compared to the 53.9% recorded in the first wave of 2025. The average overall satisfaction score stands at 6.02 points out of 10, compared to 6.13 the previous year. Although these indicators show a slightly downward trend in overall perception, a detailed analysis by care level reveals high satisfaction among those who have actually used public health services. In primary care, 78.5% of those treated rated the care received positively, compared to 82.4% the previous year. In hospital care, the positive rating reached 77.8% (81.7% in 2024), and among those who were hospitalized, it remained at 78.4% (81.4% in 2024). Emergency services received favorable ratings from 73.5% of their users, a figure stable compared to the previous year. In the field of mental health, 74.9% of people treated in the public health system stated that the care received was as expected or better. The Barometer also shows positive growth in the use of digital healthcare tools. Thirty-five percent of the population has accessed their electronic medical record, compared to 32.8% in 2024. The use of interoperable electronic prescriptions outside the autonomous community reaches 20.6%, an increase of 1.2 points compared to the previous year. Furthermore, 52.2% of citizens have an electronic certificate, and 52.1% of those who have received primary care have had a telephone consultation, with a satisfaction level growing to 68.9%. For the first time, the Health Barometer collects detailed information on the performance of diagnostic tests in the last year for a new health problem, and the time elapsed between the medical indication and the test. 19.2% of the adult population has had an ultrasound, 13.7% a CT scan, 12.1% an MRI, and 4.3% a colonoscopy. Colonoscopies have the longest average wait time (158 days), followed by MRIs (117 days), ultrasounds (66 days), and CT scans (60 days). Regarding speed of access, 56.7% of ultrasounds, 50.3% of CT scans, 46.7% of MRIs, and 34% of colonoscopies were performed within one month of their request. As this is the first edition measuring this indicator, the data constitute an initial reference for evaluating accessibility to diagnostic tests in future waves of the study. Other notable findings from the report: 17.7% of the population has needed healthcare for mental health or emotional distress in the past year. In primary care, the average wait time for an appointment with a family doctor exceeds eight days (8.85), and 71.2% report having had to wait more than a day because there was no prior availability. The study is based on a sample of 2,318 interviews conducted during July 2025.

The CIS conducted its monthly poll with the usual questions about voting intentions, assessments of leaders, and other current issues such as the upcoming 50th anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco. In October, the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) is projected to achieve an estimated 34.8% vote, while the Popular Party (PP) is projected to obtain 19.8%, VOX 17.7%, Sumar 7.7%, and Podemos 4.9%. Pedro Sánchez is the most highly rated and favorite as president. Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.44, followed by Yolanda Díaz with 4.24; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.46; and Santiago Abascal with 2.89. Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for Prime Minister for 42.3% of those surveyed, leading Santiago Abascal by 26.3 points, who is the favorite for 16.0%. Alberto Núñez Feijóo is the favorite for 13.5%, Yolanda Díaz for 7%, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso for 4.8%. Ministers' assessment Carlos Cuerpo, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise, with an average score of 5.41, is the highest-rated minister, followed by Pablo Bustinduy, Minister of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda, with 5.32. In third place is Defense Minister Margarita Robles, with a score of 4.92. Administration and public employment 69.3% believe that flexible hours and work-life balance are better in the public sector than in private companies, compared to 10% who believe it is worse. Regarding salary, 49.5% believe it is better in the public sector, compared to 22.4% who believe it is worse. A further 15.9% maintain that it is the same. Regarding social prestige, 44.2% say it is better in the public sector, 23.4% say it is worse, while 24.9% believe the prestige is the same in both cases. Access to public employment in Spain 78.9% of respondents believe that the current system for accessing public employment in Spain favors those with the time and resources to prepare. 63.6% believe it is characterized by an excessive amount of memorization to the detriment of practical content. 62.8% believe it is attractive to young people. And 49.2% believe it guarantees equal opportunities. On the other hand, 51.6% believe that the most qualified candidates are not selected. And 49.3% believe that prior experience is not adequately valued. Situation in Gaza 67.6% of those surveyed are "very or quite" concerned about what is happening in the Gaza Strip; while 16.9% are "somewhat or not at all" concerned. Regarding their assessment of how the Spanish government has responded to this situation, 38% agree "very or quite"; 30.5% disagree "at all"; and 23.3% agree "somewhat." Franco dictatorship November 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco, and for 65.5% of Spaniards, the years of the dictatorship were "very bad or bad," while for 21.3%, they were "good or very good." 6.1% believe they were "average." 74.6% say that, overall, the current democratic regime is "much better or better" than the Franco dictatorship, while 17.3% consider the current democratic regime to be "worse or much worse." Problems in Spain The main problem currently facing Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (37.1%), followed by immigration, which is the main problem for 20.5%, and problems related to the quality of employment, which is the main problem for 18.3%. The issues that most affect them personally are housing (26.2%), the economic crisis and financial problems (24%), and healthcare (22.3%). Personal and general economic situation 66% 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." Regarding Spain's overall economic situation, 40% consider it "good or very good," compared to 54.2% who consider it "bad or very bad." These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from October 1 to 7 with 4,029 interviews.

The CIS conducted its monthly poll with the usual questions about voting intentions, assessments of leaders, and other current issues such as the upcoming 50th anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco. In October, the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) is projected to achieve an estimated 34.8% vote, while the Popular Party (PP) is projected to obtain 19.8%, VOX 17.7%, Sumar 7.7%, and Podemos 4.9%. Pedro Sánchez is the most highly rated and favorite as president. Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.44, followed by Yolanda Díaz with 4.24; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.46; and Santiago Abascal with 2.89. Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for Prime Minister for 42.3% of those surveyed, leading Santiago Abascal by 26.3 points, who is the favorite for 16.0%. Alberto Núñez Feijóo is the favorite for 13.5%, Yolanda Díaz for 7%, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso for 4.8%. Ministers' assessment Carlos Cuerpo, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise, with an average score of 5.41, is the highest-rated minister, followed by Pablo Bustinduy, Minister of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda, with 5.32. In third place is Defense Minister Margarita Robles, with a score of 4.92. Administration and public employment 69.3% believe that flexible hours and work-life balance are better in the public sector than in private companies, compared to 10% who believe it is worse. Regarding salary, 49.5% believe it is better in the public sector, compared to 22.4% who believe it is worse. A further 15.9% maintain that it is the same. Regarding social prestige, 44.2% say it is better in the public sector, 23.4% say it is worse, while 24.9% believe the prestige is the same in both cases. Access to public employment in Spain 78.9% of respondents believe that the current system for accessing public employment in Spain favors those with the time and resources to prepare. 63.6% believe it is characterized by an excessive amount of memorization to the detriment of practical content. 62.8% believe it is attractive to young people. And 49.2% believe it guarantees equal opportunities. On the other hand, 51.6% believe that the most qualified candidates are not selected. And 49.3% believe that prior experience is not adequately valued. Situation in Gaza 67.6% of those surveyed are "very or quite" concerned about what is happening in the Gaza Strip; while 16.9% are "somewhat or not at all" concerned. Regarding their assessment of how the Spanish government has responded to this situation, 38% agree "very or quite"; 30.5% disagree "at all"; and 23.3% agree "somewhat." Franco dictatorship November 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco, and for 65.5% of Spaniards, the years of the dictatorship were "very bad or bad," while for 21.3%, they were "good or very good." 6.1% believe they were "average." 74.6% say that, overall, the current democratic regime is "much better or better" than the Franco dictatorship, while 17.3% consider the current democratic regime to be "worse or much worse." Problems in Spain The main problem currently facing Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (37.1%), followed by immigration, which is the main problem for 20.5%, and problems related to the quality of employment, which is the main problem for 18.3%. The issues that most affect them personally are housing (26.2%), the economic crisis and financial problems (24%), and healthcare (22.3%). Personal and general economic situation 66% 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." Regarding Spain's overall economic situation, 40% consider it "good or very good," compared to 54.2% who consider it "bad or very bad." These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from October 1 to 7 with 4,029 interviews.

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 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.

Books that, due to their special characteristics, cannot be accommodated in other collections are published Outside the Collection , as is the case with tributes or some works co-published with other institutions. How to cite the titles in this collection: Tezanos, José Felix (ed.) (2022). Social Changes in Times of Panemia. Madrid: Center for Sociological Research. (Out of Collection; 54)

The Elecciones collection is dedicated to works on elections that take place in Spain (national, regional, local and European) and the most important elements that influence electoral behaviour. It also encompasses comparative studies related to electoral issues. The collection presents the contributions of researchers and research groups in exhaustive volumes, offering the reader an overall view of the subjects studied. Selection is based on the most demanding criteria, using an anonymous peer assessment system.

The Elecciones collection is dedicated to works on elections that take place in Spain (national, regional, local and European) and the most important elements that influence electoral behaviour. It also encompasses comparative studies related to electoral issues. The collection presents the contributions of researchers and research groups in exhaustive volumes, offering the reader an overall view of the subjects studied. Selection is based on the most demanding criteria, using an anonymous peer assessment system.

The Elecciones collection is dedicated to works on elections that take place in Spain (national, regional, local and European) and the most important elements that influence electoral behaviour. It also encompasses comparative studies related to electoral issues. The collection presents the contributions of researchers and research groups in exhaustive volumes, offering the reader an overall view of the subjects studied. Selection is based on the most demanding criteria, using an anonymous peer assessment system.

Study 3489 'December 2024 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.

Study 3498, "Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), February 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.