New internal displacements in Spain
Spain: New internal displacements was 32,694 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
32,694
Change on year
up 138.7%
World rank
57th
of 170 countries
All-time high
33,960
in 2022
All-time low
2,590
in 2013
Years of data
15
2011–2025
New internal displacements in Spain, 2011–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Spain is 32,694, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 138.7% on the previous year and up 689.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Spain peaked at 33,960 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,590, in 2013.
Spain ranks 57th of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15,000 | — |
| 2012 | 22,000 | +46.7% |
| 2013 | 2,590 | -88.2% |
| 2014 | 3,799 | +46.7% |
| 2015 | 4,140 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 10,842 | +161.9% |
| 2017 | 7,275 | -32.9% |
| 2018 | 5,091 | -30.0% |
| 2019 | 28,527 | +460.3% |
| 2020 | 7,796 | -72.7% |
| 2021 | 16,203 | +107.8% |
| 2022 | 33,960 | +109.6% |
| 2023 | 28,608 | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 13,695 | -52.1% |
| 2025 | 32,694 | +138.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 32,694 is above the median for high income countries, which is 790, 41.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Spain's 32,694 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 323, 101.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,029 | 2,590 | 28,527 | 9 |
| 2020s | 22,159 | 7,796 | 33,960 | 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 new internal displacements in Spain?
- New internal displacements in Spain was 32,694 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 33,960 in 2022.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,590 in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for new internal displacements?
- Spain ranks 57th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 689.7%. 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 New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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