International migration: Regions Net international migration in Spain
Spain: International migration: Regions Net international migration was 148,070 Persons in 2021. ◆ Volatile
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Spain, 2008–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Spain recorded 148,070 Persons for international migration flows - regions — net international migration in 2021.
That represents a change of down 32.5% on the previous year and up 492.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Spain peaked at 454,232 Persons in 2019 and was at its lowest, -251,531 Persons, in 2013.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Spain, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 310,642 Persons | — |
| 2009 | 12,845 Persons | -95.9% |
| 2010 | -42,675 Persons | -432.2% |
| 2011 | -37,699 Persons | -11.7% |
| 2012 | -142,552 Persons | +278.1% |
| 2013 | -251,531 Persons | +76.4% |
| 2014 | -94,976 Persons | -62.2% |
| 2015 | -1,761 Persons | -98.1% |
| 2016 | 87,421 Persons | -5064.3% |
| 2017 | 163,272 Persons | +86.8% |
| 2018 | 334,158 Persons | +104.7% |
| 2019 | 454,232 Persons | +35.9% |
| 2020 | 219,357 Persons | -51.7% |
| 2021 | 148,070 Persons | -32.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 148,070 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons, 3.9× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Spain's 148,070 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons, 3.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International migration: Regions Net international migration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +5064.3% | -1,761 Persons | 87,421 Persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 161,744 Persons | 12,845 Persons | 310,642 Persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 46,789 Persons | -251,531 Persons | 454,232 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,714 Persons | 148,070 Persons | 219,357 Persons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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 international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Spain?
- International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Spain was 148,070 Persons in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 454,232 Persons in 2019.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -251,531 Persons in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
- Spain ranks 4th out of 19 countries with data for 2021.
- Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 492.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.