On October 7, 2026, it was reported that the Minimum Vital Income (Ingreso Mínimo Vital, IMV) has reached 74,838 households in the Community of Madrid, benefiting a total of 230,752 individuals. This marks an increase of over 3% compared to the previous month, according to the latest statistics from the National Institute of Social Security (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social, INSS).
The number of beneficiaries has risen by nearly 3,000 since August, with the program also supporting 13,724 single-parent households, a slight increase from the previous month. Additionally, 51,532 households are now receiving the Child Benefit Supplement (Complemento de Ayuda para la Infancia, CAPI), reflecting a growth of 628 households.
Women represent a significant majority among beneficiaries, accounting for over 69% of the total. The average monthly payment stands at €565.45, consistent with the previous month.
National Overview
Nationally, approximately 2.8 million individuals across 905,792 households received the IMV in September. The total disbursement for this month reached nearly €479.3 million, with the average payment per household being €501.50. This represents an increase of 128,868 active benefits compared to the same period last year, a rise of 16.6%.
Women constitute about two-thirds of the beneficiaries, with 616,641 women receiving support, which is 68% of the total. In total, 1,475,734 women benefit from the program, making up 53.4% of all recipients.
Impact on Children and Families
Currently, 1,114,184 children and adolescents benefit from the IMV, representing 40.3% of all recipients. Since its inception over six years ago, the program has supported nearly 3.9 million individuals across more than 1.3 million households.
Among the households receiving assistance, 150,004 are single-parent families, predominantly led by women. This highlights the economic vulnerability faced by these families, which are more susceptible to poverty.
Child Benefit Supplement
The Child Benefit Supplement (CAPI) provides additional support for families with children. In September, 631,778 households received this benefit, with an average of €67.70 per child and €123.70 per household. The supplement varies by age: €115 per month for children under 3 years, €80.50 for those aged 3 to 6 years, and €57.50 for children aged 6 to 18 years.
The CAPI can be claimed independently of the IMV, allowing it to reach families with low to moderate incomes, thereby expanding the safety net against child poverty.
Supporting Young People
The IMV also serves as a tool for supporting young people’s inclusion in the workforce. The average age of beneficiaries is 28.7 years, dropping to 20.3 years when excluding heads of households. The program's compatibility with earned income and incentives for employment enhance its role in facilitating job access.
Recent improvements to the IMV have made it more accessible for vulnerable young individuals, allowing those over 18 or emancipated minors with children to apply. The period of independent living required for young people under 30 has also been reduced from three years to two.
