Spain vs United Kingdom: Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence

Spain
1.29 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
680,906
in 2019
Spain rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
3rd

Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 1.29 million against 680,906 in United Kingdom, a difference of 607,654.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.9 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was United Kingdom ahead.

Spain ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 46 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher immigration by broad group of country of previous residence, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain, at 1.29 million against 680,906 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in immigration by broad group of country of previous residence between Spain and United Kingdom?
607,654, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2019.
How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for immigration by broad group of country of previous residence?
Spain ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 46 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 545 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed