Overview

• The Concello de Ourense’s average payment delay climbed to 99.39 days in February 2025, nearing its record high of 160.72 days from September 2024.
• Ourense remains one of Spain’s slowest-paying municipalities, far exceeding the 30-day legal limit and the national average of 31.56 days for large municipalities.
• In contrast, the Junta de Andalucía reduced its supplier payment time to 17.16 days in February 2025, well below the national average of 27.96 days for autonomous communities.
• Andalusia’s payment efficiency reflects a decade-long improvement, cutting its average payment time from 45.78 days in January 2015 to 23.29 days in January 2025.
• Despite Andalusia’s overall progress, payment times across its agencies vary widely, ranging from just over one day to more than 306 days in February 2025.