Malaga TechPark shatters records: 29,000 jobs and soaring revenues signal tech boom

Malaga’s thriving technology centre continues its remarkable ascent, delivering impressive growth that has fixed its position as a leading innovation centre in southern Europe.

Record employment rise behind local prosperity

Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía (PTA), widely recognised as Malaga TechPark, closed 2025 with an unprecedented workforce exceeding 29,000 employees, a notable increase of over 1,000 new positions and a 3.8 per cent rise year-on-year. Nearly 94 per cent of these professionals reside permanently within Malaga province, strengthening regional talent retention and economic stability. Companies operating within the park reached 719, making this steady expansion despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Revenue leaps 17 per cent with high-innovation focus

Turnover climbed sharply to €4.900 billion, showing a strong 17 per cent growth compared to the previous year. Telecommunications are still the dominant sector, accounting for 52 per cent of total employment and serving as the primary economic engine. Microelectronics gains momentum, particularly with the forthcoming arrival of IMEC, improving the park’s notoriety in cutting-edge technologies.

Major global players behind the success story

Established heavyweights show the PTA’s appeal to international investors. Companies such as Google, Oracle, Accenture, Vodafone, Ericsson, IBM, Huawei, Indra, DEKRA, and Keysight Technologies maintain big operations here, drawn by the park’s innovation ecosystem, skilled workforce, and strategic location. Private sector investment dominated R&D funding, reaching €54.5 million out of a total €56.5 million in 2025, a 52.7 per cent increase.

Economic impact transforms Malaga region

Recent analyses reveal the park’s substantial contribution: generating 2.33 per cent of Andalusia’s GDP, 10.68 per cent of the province’s, and nearly 35 per cent of the city’s. High-quality jobs and strong public-private collaboration drive sustained progress.

There are still some challenges ahead, though, with regional leaders warning of lost multimillion-euro investments due to electrical grid issues. Business leaders are demanding rapid action from central government to expand infrastructure and prevent further opportunities from relocating elsewhere. Plans for a second expansion, which will add around 570,000 square metres, could receive partial plan approval in 2026, promising even greater capacity for future growth.

Malaga TechPark’s achievements have made Malaga a magnet for economic investment as a dynamic tech destination, combining quality employment with pioneering innovation in probably the best area of the country.