Emigration by age and sex in Spain
Spain: Emigration by age and sex was 662,294 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
662,294
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
1st
of 45 countries
All-time high
696,866
in 2021
All-time low
25,959
in 2003
Years of data
23
2002–2024
Emigration by age and sex in Spain, 2002–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, emigration by age and sex in Spain stood at 662,294.
The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 65.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Spain peaked at 696,866 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25,959, in 2003.
Spain ranks 1st of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age and sex in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 36,605 | — |
| 2003 | 25,959 | -29.1% |
| 2004 | 55,092 | +112.2% |
| 2005 | 68,011 | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 142,296 | +109.2% |
| 2007 | 227,065 | +59.6% |
| 2008 | 288,432 | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 380,121 | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 403,377 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 409,034 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 446,606 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 532,303 | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 400,430 | -24.8% |
| 2015 | 343,875 | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 327,325 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 368,860 | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 309,526 | -16.1% |
| 2019 | 296,248 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 248,561 | -16.1% |
| 2021 | 696,866 | +180.4% |
| 2022 | 531,889 | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 608,695 | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 662,294 | +8.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 662,294 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 9.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Spain's 662,294 is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 10.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 152,948 | 25,959 | 380,121 | 8 |
| 2010s | 383,758 | 296,248 | 532,303 | 10 |
| 2020s | 549,661 | 248,561 | 696,866 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 2 Germany 584,230 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 368,385 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 368,385 compare
More population data for Spain
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6358 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 44,220 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1636 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.536 (2100)
- Population density 66.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.24 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Spain?
- Emigration by age and sex in Spain was 662,294 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 696,866 in 2021.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,959 in 2003.
- How does Spain rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Spain ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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