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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 €27.5M out of €30.5M total — with 965 players from 60 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
365€20,163,169
2
Argentina
123€7,287,342
3
Italy
53€685,870
4
Portugal
58€641,943
5
Brazil
13€518,377
6
France
50€279,690
7
United Arab Emirates
10€252,941
8
Sweden
14€141,261
9
Russia
20€97,869
10
Mexico
61€89,727
11
CHI
Chile
10€76,875
12
Netherlands
26€57,224
13
Paraguay
6€36,757
14
Belgium
10€34,724
15
Egypt
15€21,655
16
United Kingdom
12€15,506
17
United States
6€9,724
18
Germany
5€7,250
19
Qatar
6€6,223
20
Saudi Arabia
3€5,786
21
Finland
6€4,337
22
KEN
KEN
1€3,500
23
SPAIN
Spain
2€2,500
24
Uruguay
2€2,182
25
KAZ
12€1,894
26
KUW
KUW
1€1,750
27
TUN
Tunisia
2€1,711
28
Switzerland
2€1,274
29
ARGENTINA
Argentina
1€1,250
30
Hungary
2€1,080
31
AUS
8€1,079
32
TUR
4€963
33
Denmark
1€840
34
INA
INA
5€761
35
IRI
Iran
2€737
36
CIV
CIV
5€510
37
POL
4€485
38
SEN
SEN
3€394
39
Peru
1€360
40
CHN
3€335
41
MAS
MAS
3€325
42
RSA
2€315
43
BRN
Bahrain
2€292
44
UKR
1€281
45
AZE
AZE
3€277
46
SLO
SLO
3€272
47
SIN
SIN
1€243
48
BLR
BLR
1€242
49
MAR
MAR
2€214
50
IND
2€214
51
AUT
1€213
52
MDA
MDA
2€204
53
LBN
LBN
1€190
54
SUD
Sudan
1€180
55
ALG
Algeria
1€180
56
GRE
1€160
57
ARM
ARM
1€141
58
ROU
ROU
2€136
59
BUL
BUL
1€68
60
SVK
SVK
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 (365). But when you look at earnings per player, Argentina's dominance at the elite level becomes clear.

Spain

365 players

Total€20.2M
Per player€55,242
Men 51%Women 49%

Argentina

123 players

Total€7.3M
Per player€59,247
Men 78%Women 22%

Italy

53 players

Total€685,870
Per player€12,941
Men 52%Women 48%

Portugal

58 players

Total€641,943
Per player€11,068
Men 24%Women 76%

Brazil

13 players

Total€518,377
Per player€39,875
Men 92%Women 8%

France

50 players

Total€279,690
Per player€5,594
Men 28%Women 72%

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 €20,163,169 in total prize money and 365 players earning on the professional tour, Spain's dominance in padel is absolute. The country accounts for 66.2% 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 (€10.3M) and women's (€9.8M) earnings.

Argentina: Quality Over Quantity

Argentina sits firmly in second place with €7,287,342, but what makes Argentina exceptional is the quality of its players. With just 123 players, Argentina's earnings per player (€59,247) is significantly higher than Spain's (€55,242).

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 (€685,870) and Portugal (€641,943) are neck and neck for third place, both driven by strong women's players.

Brazil punches above its weight with €518,377 from just 13 players, thanks largely to Lucas Bergamini's success. France is growing rapidly with 50 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 €20,163,169 earned by 365 players. This is more than all other countries combined.
How much prize money has Argentina earned in padel?
Argentina has earned €7,287,342 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 60 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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