GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Spain
Spain: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 32,610 current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32,610 current LCU
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
158th
of 211 countries
All-time high
32,610 current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
509.65 current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Spain, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Spain is 32,610 current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Spain peaked at 32,610 current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 509.65 current LCU, in 1970.
That places Spain 158th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Spain, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 509.65 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 568.3 current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 659.64 current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1973 | 786.53 current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1974 | 952.72 current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1975 | 1,107 current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1976 | 1,318 current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1977 | 1,655 current LCU | +25.6% |
| 1978 | 2,006 current LCU | +21.2% |
| 1979 | 2,326 current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1980 | 2,673 current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 2,978 current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1982 | 3,405 current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 3,858 current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1984 | 4,335 current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 4,800 current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 5,478 current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 6,110 current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1988 | 6,788 current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 7,595 current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 8,451 current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1991 | 9,243 current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 9,907 current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 10,196 current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 10,793 current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 11,586 current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 12,257 current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 12,956 current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 13,812 current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 14,738 current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 15,963 current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 17,159 current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 18,096 current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 19,026 current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 20,038 current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 21,261 current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 22,636 current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 23,825 current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 24,208 current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 23,143 current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 23,126 current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 22,863 current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 22,149 current LCU | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 22,008 current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 22,362 current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 23,418 current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 24,172 current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 25,123 current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 25,913 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 26,608 current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 23,844 current LCU | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 26,041 current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 28,745 current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 30,990 current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2024 | 32,610 current LCU | +5.2% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 32,610 current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,855 current LCU, 48% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Spain's 32,610 current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63,027 current LCU, 52% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,189 current LCU | 509.65 current LCU | 2,326 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,802 current LCU | 2,673 current LCU | 7,595 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,394 current LCU | 8,451 current LCU | 14,738 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,536 current LCU | 15,963 current LCU | 24,208 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,774 current LCU | 22,008 current LCU | 26,608 current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,446 current LCU | 23,844 current LCU | 32,610 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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- 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)
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- 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 gdp per capita in Spain?
- Gdp per capita in Spain was 32,610 current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 32,610 current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 509.65 current LCU in 1970.
- How does Spain rank for gdp per capita?
- Spain ranks 158th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release