The different profiles of female farmers and foreigners in Spain

In the context of the FAO’s 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, official data indicates there are 238,535 women working in the agricultural sector in Spain. Of this total, more than 56,000 are foreign nationals, representing approximately one in every four women farmers in the country.

Beyond the statistical data, the reports highlight the diverse personal profiles of these women. The narratives emphasize the individual experiences of foreign agricultural workers, specifically citing the backgrounds of individuals such as Elvia Fidelia, Sandica Balcinou, and others, to illustrate the human dimension behind the national figures.