France vs Spain: Migrant populations
France
9.19 million
in 2024
Spain
8.87 million
in 2024
France rank
5th
Spain rank
6th
Migrant populations over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 9.19 million against 8.87 million in Spain, a difference of 316,230.
Across all 8 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 228 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.91 million | 1.04 million | 4.88 million | France |
| 2000s | 6.49 million | 3.20 million | 3.29 million | France |
| 2010s | 7.65 million | 6.09 million | 1.56 million | France |
| 2020s | 8.90 million | 8.01 million | 890,410 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, France or Spain?
- France, at 9.19 million against 8.87 million in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between France and Spain?
- 316,230, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for migrant populations?
- France ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.