Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain
Spain: Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship was 662,294 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
662,294 Number
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
1st
of 44 countries
All-time high
696,866 Number
in 2021
All-time low
25,959 Number
in 2003
Years of data
23
2002–2024
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain, 2002–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain is 662,294 Number, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and up 65.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain peaked at 696,866 Number in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25,959 Number, in 2003.
That places Spain 1st out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 36,605 Number | — |
| 2003 | 25,959 Number | -29.1% |
| 2004 | 55,092 Number | +112.2% |
| 2005 | 68,011 Number | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 142,296 Number | +109.2% |
| 2007 | 227,065 Number | +59.6% |
| 2008 | 288,432 Number | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 380,121 Number | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 403,377 Number | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 409,034 Number | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 446,606 Number | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 532,303 Number | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 400,430 Number | -24.8% |
| 2015 | 343,875 Number | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 327,325 Number | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 368,860 Number | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 309,526 Number | -16.1% |
| 2019 | 296,248 Number | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 248,561 Number | -16.1% |
| 2021 | 696,866 Number | +180.4% |
| 2022 | 531,889 Number | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 608,695 Number | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 662,294 Number | +8.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 662,294 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467 Number, 9.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Spain's 662,294 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,772 Number, 10.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 152,948 Number | 25,959 Number | 380,121 Number | 8 |
| 2010s | 383,758 Number | 296,248 Number | 532,303 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 549,661 Number | 248,561 Number | 696,866 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 2 Germany 584,230 Number compare
- 3 United Kingdom 368,385 Number compare
- 3 United Kingdom 368,385 Number compare
More population data for Spain
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6358 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
- Population density 66.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1636 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain?
- Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Spain was 662,294 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 696,866 Number in 2021.
- What is the lowest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,959 Number in 2003.
- How does Spain rank for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship?
- Spain ranks 1st out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship 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 group, sex and citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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