MWC Barcelona 2024, which attracted over 101,000 participants over four days in February, contributed €502 million to the Barcelona economy, according to an economic impact report released by the GSMA.
The 0.5 billion euros in economic impact is over twice that of the inaugural edition of MWC in Barcelona, which was held in 2006. This means that cumulatively the event’s total economic contribution to Barcelona has reached €6.3bn since 2006.
MWC Barcelona 2024 in numbers:
- €502mn of economic impact generated More than 9,200 part time jobs created
- €6.3bn contributed to the Barcelona economy in total since 2006
- More than 101,000 attendees from 205 countries and territories More than 2,700 exhibitors, sponsors and partners
- Over 59% of attendees representing industries adjacent to the core mobile ecosystem
- Over 1,100 speakers and thought leaders, including over 40% female speakers
“Our contribution to the prosperity and economic opportunities of Barcelona is clear, and we are delighted and proud to be part of the success of this city which means so much to us. MWC and Barcelona is the perfect combination of innovation, collaboration and mutual success – without the support of Host City Partners and the people of Barcelona, we wouldn’t be able to put on such a successful event, year after year. We are so grateful for this public-private partnership,” said GSMA Ltd.’s CEO, John Hoffman.
