Net migration by age and sex in Spain

Spain: Net migration by age and sex was 626,268 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
626,268
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
1st
of 41 countries
All-time high
727,005
in 2022
All-time low
-251,531
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Net migration by age and sex in Spain, 2013–2024

-200.0k0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2013201820242013: -251.5k2014: -95.0k2015: -1.8k2016: 87.4k2017: 163.3k2018: 334.2k2019: 454.2k2020: 219.4k2021: 191.1k2022: 727.0k2023: 642.3k2024: 626.3k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Spain stood at 626,268.

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 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -251,531, 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

Annual values for Net migration by age and sex in Spain, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 -251,531 —
2014 -94,976 -62.2%
2015 -1,761 -98.1%
2016 87,421 -5064.3%
2017 163,272 +86.8%
2018 334,158 +104.7%
2019 454,232 +35.9%
2020 219,357 -51.7%
2021 191,094 -12.9%
2022 727,005 +280.4%
2023 642,296 -11.7%
2024 626,268 -2.5%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 626,268 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 17.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 626,268 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 17.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 98,688 -251,531 454,232 7
2020s 481,204 191,094 727,005 5

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 2 Germany 494,274 compare
  2. 3 Italy 262,680 compare
  3. 4 France 175,393 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration by age and sex in Spain?
Net migration by age and sex in Spain was 626,268 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 in 2022.
What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -251,531 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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Indicator
Net migration by age and sex
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 500 data points, 2013–2024
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