Net migration (UNICEF) in Spain
Spain: Net migration was 96,630 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
96,630
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
10th
of 74 countries
All-time high
772,317
in 2007
All-time low
-250,741
in 2013
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Spain, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Spain recorded 96,630 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and up 4,982.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Spain peaked at 772,317 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -250,741, in 2013.
That places Spain 10th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -154,869 | — |
| 1961 | -46,517 | -70.0% |
| 1962 | -45,211 | -2.8% |
| 1963 | -44,446 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | -41,461 | -6.7% |
| 1965 | -42,476 | +2.4% |
| 1966 | -41,467 | -2.4% |
| 1967 | -42,344 | +2.1% |
| 1968 | -46,088 | +8.8% |
| 1969 | -49,956 | +8.4% |
| 1970 | -60,580 | +21.3% |
| 1971 | 7,363 | -112.2% |
| 1972 | 7,935 | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 8,624 | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 105,838 | +1127.2% |
| 1975 | -218 | -100.2% |
| 1976 | 2,804 | -1386.2% |
| 1977 | -1,332 | -147.5% |
| 1978 | -2,504 | +88.0% |
| 1979 | -5,929 | +136.8% |
| 1980 | 20,166 | -440.1% |
| 1981 | 2,563 | -87.3% |
| 1982 | -7,384 | -388.1% |
| 1983 | 1,241 | -116.8% |
| 1984 | 2,754 | +121.9% |
| 1985 | -589 | -121.4% |
| 1986 | -13,540 | +2198.8% |
| 1987 | -12,681 | -6.3% |
| 1988 | -17,663 | +39.3% |
| 1989 | -25,892 | +46.6% |
| 1990 | -30,684 | +18.5% |
| 1991 | 122,841 | -500.3% |
| 1992 | 177,544 | +44.5% |
| 1993 | 160,907 | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 160,407 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 162,434 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 162,704 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 165,345 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 182,926 | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 178,559 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 176,269 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 181,307 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 737,880 | +307.0% |
| 2003 | 658,428 | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 661,158 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 629,803 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 659,720 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 772,317 | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 434,135 | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 129,557 | -70.2% |
| 2010 | 69,406 | -46.4% |
| 2011 | 60,761 | -12.5% |
| 2012 | -153,486 | -352.6% |
| 2013 | -250,741 | +63.4% |
| 2014 | -97,870 | -61.0% |
| 2015 | -1,979 | -98.0% |
| 2016 | 106,474 | -5480.2% |
| 2017 | 201,135 | +88.9% |
| 2018 | 337,467 | +67.8% |
| 2019 | 464,783 | +37.7% |
| 2020 | 236,854 | -49.0% |
| 2021 | 144,385 | -39.0% |
| 2022 | 299,779 | +107.6% |
| 2023 | 119,099 | -60.3% |
| 2024 | 111,674 | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 96,630 | -13.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 96,630 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9,502, 10.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Spain's 96,630 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158, 611.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net 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 | +5480.2% | -1,979 | 106,474 |
| 1986 | -2198.8% | -589 | -13,540 |
| 1976 | +1386.2% | -218 | 2,804 |
| 1974 | +1127.2% | 8,624 | 105,838 |
| 1991 | +500.3% | -30,684 | 122,841 |
| 1980 | +440.1% | -5,929 | 20,166 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -55,484 | -154,869 | -41,461 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,200 | -60,580 | 105,838 | 10 |
| 1980s | -5,102 | -25,892 | 20,166 | 10 |
| 1990s | 144,298 | -30,684 | 182,926 | 10 |
| 2000s | 504,057 | 129,557 | 772,317 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73,595 | -250,741 | 464,783 | 10 |
| 2020s | 168,070 | 96,630 | 299,779 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More population data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 44,220 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6358 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.24 million people (2100)
- Population density 66.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Spain?
- Net migration in Spain was 96,630 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 772,317 in 2007.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -250,741 in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for net migration?
- Spain ranks 10th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,982.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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