Net migration by age and sex in Spain
Spain: Net migration by age and sex was 626,268 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
626,268 Number
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
1st
of 41 countries
All-time high
727,005 Number
in 2022
All-time low
-251,531 Number
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Spain, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Spain stood at 626,268 Number.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 759.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Spain peaked at 727,005 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, -251,531 Number, in 2013.
Spain ranks 1st of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Spain, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -251,531 Number | — |
| 2014 | -94,976 Number | -62.2% |
| 2015 | -1,761 Number | -98.1% |
| 2016 | 87,421 Number | -5064.3% |
| 2017 | 163,272 Number | +86.8% |
| 2018 | 334,158 Number | +104.7% |
| 2019 | 454,232 Number | +35.9% |
| 2020 | 219,357 Number | -51.7% |
| 2021 | 191,094 Number | -12.9% |
| 2022 | 727,005 Number | +280.4% |
| 2023 | 642,296 Number | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 626,268 Number | -2.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 626,268 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 17.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Spain's 626,268 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 17.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98,688 Number | -251,531 Number | 454,232 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 481,204 Number | 191,094 Number | 727,005 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More population data for Spain
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1636 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration by age and sex in Spain?
- Net migration by age and sex in Spain was 626,268 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 727,005 Number in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -251,531 Number in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Spain ranks 1st out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 759.4%. 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 Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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