The Minimum Vital Income, known as IMV, reached a total of 549,670 households and affected 1,542,675 people by the end of December, according to data from the National Institute of Social Security. This measure has become a central pillar of social protection, helping families secure a basic level of income when they face economic hardship.
Vastly important in addressing child poverty, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration highlighted the positive impact of IMV data. Of the total beneficiaries, 42.7% are underage, representing 659,424 children, while 65.4% of the households receiving IMV include at least one child (359,290). Women make up a large share of the beneficiaries, with 2 out of every 3 recipient households led by a female head, and women account for 54.4% (838,794) of the beneficiaries overall. These figures underscore IMV’s role in supporting families and particularly in shielding children from poverty. This assessment comes from the ministry’s latest statistics.
Child Aid Supplement, known as CAPI, has already supported 305,460 households. Implemented on January 1, CAPI provides monthly allowances that scale with age: 100 euros per month for children aged 0 to 3 years, 70 euros per month for those aged 3 to 6, and 50 euros per month for children aged 6 to 18. This targeted benefit strengthens the IMV framework by directly addressing the needs of the youngest dependents.
Looking back to 2022, the Ministry of Inclusion launched measures to broaden IMV’s reach. One notable initiative involved an information bus that traversed Spain to inform and assist vulnerable people who had not yet applied. In its initial phase, the bus helped more than 1,700 individuals across 14 municipalities and districts, turning awareness into action for those most in need.
In the current year, a second package of pilot programs linked to IMV inclusion routes was rolled out. This package introduced 18 new agreements with autonomous communities, municipalities, and third sector partners, extending support to 130,000 IMV recipients and enriching the national framework with regional-specific enhancements. The goal remained clear: to reduce vulnerability by connecting beneficiaries with education, digital access, employment opportunities, social services, and health resources across the country.
These routes are designed to strengthen family resilience by addressing multiple dimensions of well-being. Schools, digital literacy programs, job placement services, social networks, and healthcare access intersect through these channels, improving living conditions for households that rely on IMV.
Additionally, this year saw the introduction of the first Social Seal, a recognition program honoring companies, organizations, and institutions that actively support IMV beneficiaries in the workforce. Within the broader National Plan responding to the economic and social fallout of the war in Ukraine, authorities approved an extraordinary 15% increase in IMV amounts, a boost that is planned to continue through 2023. These steps reflect a committed effort to sustain and expand the reach of IMV amid evolving economic pressures.
Source: Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration. These data points illustrate how IMV, alongside CAPI and the inclusion-route initiatives, forms a multi-faceted approach to social protection that aims to keep families afloat while promoting access to essential services and opportunities across Spain.