Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain
Spain: Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence was 1.29 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain, 1998–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain is 1.29 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 321.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain peaked at 1.29 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 81,227, in 1998.
Spain ranks 1st of 46 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 81,227 | — |
| 1999 | 127,365 | +56.8% |
| 2000 | 362,468 | +184.6% |
| 2001 | 414,772 | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 483,260 | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 470,010 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 684,561 | +45.6% |
| 2005 | 719,284 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 840,844 | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 958,266 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 599,075 | -37.5% |
| 2009 | 392,962 | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 360,705 | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 371,331 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 304,053 | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 280,772 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 305,454 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 342,114 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 414,746 | +21.2% |
| 2017 | 532,132 | +28.3% |
| 2018 | 643,684 | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 750,480 | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 467,918 | -37.7% |
| 2021 | 887,960 | +89.8% |
| 2022 | 1.26 million | +41.8% |
| 2023 | 1.25 million | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 1.29 million | +3.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 1.29 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,764, 12.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 1.29 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 108,960, 11.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +184.6% | 127,365 | 362,468 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 104,296 | 81,227 | 127,365 | 2 |
| 2000s | 592,550 | 362,468 | 958,266 | 10 |
| 2010s | 430,547 | 280,772 | 750,480 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.03 million | 467,918 | 1.29 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 2 Germany 1.08 million compare
- 3 United Kingdom 680,906 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 680,906 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 immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain?
- Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence in Spain was 1.29 million in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.29 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,227 in 1998.
- How does Spain rank for immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence?
- Spain ranks 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.9%. 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 Immigration by age group, sex and country of previous residence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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