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Padel Prize Money by Country

Which nations dominate professional padel earnings? A complete breakdown of all-time prize money by country, including men vs women splits, player counts, and top earners.

90.0% of all prize money

goes to just two countries: Spain and Argentina. Together they have earned €28.4M out of €31.5M total — with 999 players from 62 countries earning prize money on the Premier Padel tour.

All-Time Prize Money Rankings by Country

Every country ranked by total Premier Padel prize money earned. Data updated live from our earnings database.

#CountryPlayersTotal Earnings
1
Spain
369€20,820,131
2
Argentina
123€7,558,162
3
Italy
53€718,104
4
Portugal
60€657,118
5
Brazil
13€529,577
6
France
53€294,499
7
United Arab Emirates
10€264,997
8
Sweden
14€158,486
9
Russia
20€105,058
10
Mexico
61€90,327
11
CHI
Chile
10€77,156
12
Netherlands
26€59,712
13
Belgium
11€39,067
14
Paraguay
6€36,757
15
Egypt
16€21,835
16
United Kingdom
12€15,506
17
United States
6€10,324
18
Germany
5€8,087
19
Qatar
6€6,223
20
Saudi Arabia
3€5,786
21
KEN
KEN
1€5,250
22
Finland
6€4,337
23
TUN
Tunisia
3€2,711
24
CIV
CIV
12€2,613
25
SPAIN
Spain
2€2,500
26
LBN
LBN
8€2,354
27
Uruguay
2€2,182
28
KAZ
12€1,894
29
KUW
KUW
1€1,750
30
TUR
6€1,323
31
Switzerland
2€1,274
32
ARGENTINA
Argentina
1€1,250
33
SEN
SEN
6€1,215
34
Hungary
2€1,080
35
AUS
8€1,079
36
IRI
Iran
2€1,018
37
Denmark
1€840
38
INA
INA
5€761
39
GRE
1€660
40
MAR
MAR
2€495
41
POL
4€485
42
GHA
GHA
2€360
43
Peru
1€360
44
CHN
3€335
45
MAS
MAS
3€325
46
RSA
2€315
47
BRN
Bahrain
2€292
48
UKR
1€281
49
AZE
AZE
3€277
50
SLO
SLO
3€272
51
SIN
SIN
1€243
52
BLR
BLR
1€242
53
IND
2€214
54
AUT
1€213
55
MDA
MDA
2€204
56
SUD
Sudan
1€180
57
ALG
Algeria
1€180
58
CZE
1€180
59
ARM
ARM
1€141
60
ROU
ROU
2€136
61
SVK
SVK
1€68
62
BUL
BUL
1€68

The Real Story: Earnings Per Player

Raw country totals tell one story. Earnings per player tell another. Spain leads in total earnings simply because it has the most professional padel players (369). But when you look at earnings per player, Argentina's dominance at the elite level becomes clear.

Spain

369 players

Total€20.8M
Per player€56,423
Men 51%Women 49%

Argentina

123 players

Total€7.6M
Per player€61,448
Men 78%Women 22%

Italy

53 players

Total€718,104
Per player€13,549
Men 52%Women 48%

Portugal

60 players

Total€657,118
Per player€10,952
Men 24%Women 76%

Brazil

13 players

Total€529,577
Per player€40,737
Men 92%Women 8%

France

53 players

Total€294,499
Per player€5,557
Men 29%Women 71%

Top Earner From Each Country

Every country's highest-earning padel player. These are the stars carrying their nation's flag on the Premier Padel tour.

Spain: The Undisputed Padel Powerhouse

With €20,820,131 in total prize money and 369 players earning on the professional tour, Spain's dominance in padel is absolute. The country accounts for 66.1% of all prize money ever distributed.

Spain's depth is remarkable: from Arturo Coello and Alejandro Galan on the men's side to Gemma Triay and Ariana Sanchez among the women, Spanish players fill the top rankings across both categories. The country has a nearly even split between men's (€10.7M) and women's (€10.1M) earnings.

Argentina: Quality Over Quantity

Argentina sits firmly in second place with €7,558,162, but what makes Argentina exceptional is the quality of its players. With just 123 players, Argentina's earnings per player (€61,448) is significantly higher than Spain's (€56,423).

Agustin Tapia, the world's highest-paid padel player, leads Argentina's charge with over €1.2M in career earnings. Federico Chingotto and Delfina Brea further cement Argentina's status as a nation that produces champions.

The Rising Nations

Beyond Spain and Argentina, several countries are establishing themselves on the professional padel circuit. Italy (€718,104) and Portugal (€657,118) are neck and neck for third place, both driven by strong women's players.

Brazil punches above its weight with €529,577 from just 13 players, thanks largely to Lucas Bergamini's success. France is growing rapidly with 53 players and Alix Collombon leading the charge on the women's side.

The UAE and Sweden represent emerging padel markets, while countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Chile are building competitive programs that could see their earnings grow significantly in coming years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has earned the most padel prize money?
Spain leads all-time padel prize money with €20,820,131 earned by 369 players. This is more than all other countries combined.
How much prize money has Argentina earned in padel?
Argentina has earned €7,558,162 in all-time padel prize money with 123 players. Argentina's earnings per player are exceptionally high, reflecting the country's elite player quality with stars like Agustin Tapia and Federico Chingotto.
Which country has the highest earnings per player in padel?
Among countries with significant participation, Argentina leads in earnings per player. Despite having far fewer players than Spain, Argentina's top players consistently reach finals and win tournaments at the highest level.
How many countries have professional padel players earning prize money?
Currently 62 countries have players who have earned prize money on the Premier Padel tour. While the sport is dominated by Spain and Argentina, countries like Italy, Portugal, Brazil, and France are growing rapidly.
Is padel prize money growing for non-Spanish countries?
Yes, padel is becoming increasingly international. Countries like Italy, Portugal, France, and Sweden have seen growing prize money as more players from these nations break into the top tiers of professional padel. The expansion of the Premier Padel tour to new countries is also helping grow the sport globally.

Explore the Full Earnings Rankings

See every player's individual earnings, tournament results, and ranking progression on our live earnings rankings.

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