Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Spain
Spain: Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence 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 group, sex and country of next usual residence in Spain, 2002–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Spain is 662,294, 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 country of next usual residence in Spain peaked at 696,866 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25,959, in 2003.
That places Spain 1st out of 45 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 country of next usual residence 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 group, sex and country of next usual residence in Spain?
- Emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence in Spain was 662,294 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 696,866 in 2021.
- What is the lowest emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,959 in 2003.
- How does Spain rank for emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence?
- Spain ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age group, sex and country of next usual residence 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 country of next usual residence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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