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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.

90.1% of all prize money

goes to just two countries: Spain and Argentina. Together they have earned €30.2M out of €33.6M total — with 1026 players from 63 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
372€22,143,480
2
Argentina
124€8,088,478
3
Italy
59€781,674
4
Portugal
60€689,790
5
Brazil
13€559,629
6
France
53€317,496
7
United Arab Emirates
10€291,916
8
Sweden
16€127,858
9
Russia
20€110,658
10
Mexico
61€93,737
11
CHI
Chile
10€77,156
12
Netherlands
26€59,993
13
Paraguay
6€47,117
14
Belgium
11€45,977
15
Egypt
16€21,835
16
United Kingdom
14€19,836
17
Germany
5€14,097
18
United States
6€13,734
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
IRI
Iran
3€1,378
31
TUR
6€1,323
32
Switzerland
2€1,274
33
ARGENTINA
Argentina
1€1,250
34
SEN
SEN
6€1,215
35
Denmark
3€1,200
36
Hungary
2€1,080
37
AUS
8€1,079
38
POL
4€766
39
INA
INA
5€761
40
SRB
4€720
41
ROU
ROU
5€676
42
GRE
1€660
43
AUT
3€573
44
MAR
MAR
2€495
45
UKR
1€461
46
GHA
GHA
2€360
47
Peru
1€360
48
CHN
3€335
49
MAS
MAS
3€325
50
ARM
ARM
1€321
51
RSA
2€315
52
BRN
Bahrain
2€292
53
AZE
AZE
3€277
54
SLO
SLO
3€272
55
SVK
SVK
2€248
56
SIN
SIN
1€243
57
BLR
BLR
1€242
58
IND
2€214
59
MDA
MDA
2€204
60
CZE
1€180
61
SUD
Sudan
1€180
62
ALG
Algeria
1€180
63
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 (372). But when you look at earnings per player, Argentina's dominance at the elite level becomes clear.

Spain

372 players

Total€22.1M
Per player€59,525
Men 51%Women 49%

Argentina

124 players

Total€8.1M
Per player€65,230
Men 78%Women 22%

Italy

59 players

Total€781,674
Per player€13,249
Men 52%Women 48%

Portugal

60 players

Total€689,790
Per player€11,497
Men 24%Women 76%

Brazil

13 players

Total€559,629
Per player€43,048
Men 92%Women 8%

France

53 players

Total€317,496
Per player€5,990
Men 33%Women 67%

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 €22,143,480 in total prize money and 372 players earning on the professional tour, Spain's dominance in padel is absolute. The country accounts for 66.0% 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 (€11.3M) and women's (€10.9M) earnings.

Argentina: Quality Over Quantity

Argentina sits firmly in second place with €8,088,478, but what makes Argentina exceptional is the quality of its players. With just 124 players, Argentina's earnings per player (€65,230) is significantly higher than Spain's (€59,525).

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 (€781,674) and Portugal (€689,790) are neck and neck for third place, both driven by strong women's players.

Brazil punches above its weight with €559,629 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 €22,143,480 earned by 372 players. This is more than all other countries combined.
How much prize money has Argentina earned in padel?
Argentina has earned €8,088,478 in all-time padel prize money with 124 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 63 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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