Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Spain
Spain: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 22.15 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Spain, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in Spain is 22.15 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 204.7% on the previous year and up 186.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 163.64 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -148.36 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Spain 24th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.65 % change on previous year | -6.17 % change on previous year | 31.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -1.7 % change on previous year | -7.18 % change on previous year | 7.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.33 % change on previous year | -9.32 % change on previous year | 5.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -11.93 % change on previous year | -19.48 % change on previous year | -5.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -12.84 % change on previous year | -48.98 % change on previous year | 34.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.29 % change on previous year | -14.99 % change on previous year | 163.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -29.66 % change on previous year | -112.21 % change on previous year | 30 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -31.03 % change on previous year | -148.36 % change on previous year | 23.24 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 21 Serbia 26.33 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Greece 25.03 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Thailand 24.44 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Monaco 22.14 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Seychelles 21.29 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Bulgaria 21.28 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Spain
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.536 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.1635 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 429,333 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Spain?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Spain was 22.15 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 163.64 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -148.36 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Spain rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Spain ranks 24th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.