Public employment in the province of Córdoba remains at high levels, according to the latest report from the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function. As of January 2026, public workforces experienced an interannual increase of nearly 2%, consolidating a growing trend that has led to a 16% rise over the last decade.
In the first month of 2026, the figure for public employees in Córdoba reached 50,661, which is 942 more workers than the previous year. The central Government led the percentage growth with a 4.5% increase, adding 380 employees to reach 8,765.
The Regional Government of Andalusia accounts for the largest share of public employees, with 31,490 in January 2026, representing 62% of the total. The regional government's workforce grew by 530 employees (+1.7%) in the last year. City Councils, including the Provincial Council, added 10,406 workers, a 0.3% increase (+32).
The increase in public personnel in Córdoba surpassed the national average (+1.3%) and that of Andalusia (+0.8%). This growth has been sustained over the last decade, with only three interannual decreases recorded between 2016 and 2026.
In the last ten years, public administration staff in Córdoba have increased by 15.9%, from 43,709 to 50,661. The largest percentage growth in this period occurred in January 2023 (+8.1%). The Regional Government of Andalusia was the main driver of this increase, with a 25% rise in its workforce.
Despite the significant figure for January 2026, the number was lower than that recorded in July of the previous year, when 51,522 public administration workers were employed.
