🇪🇸 Spain
Population: 49,355,143 in 2025 for Spain (Europe), position 32 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Spain: $38,627 /inh. (2025), ranking 42 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 10.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Spain, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) (1/106).
Weaknesses – Spain, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among women (153/165), Central government debt (98/109), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (155/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Spain has $38,627 /inh., close to the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Spain has 10.4 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Spain has 2.7 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Spain has 2.8 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $1.9T | 2025 | 12 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $3T | 2025 | 15 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $25,104 /inh. | 2021 | 27 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $59,868 /inh. | 2025 | 38 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $37,120 /inh. | 2025 | 38 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $38,627 /inh. | 2025 | 42 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.8 % | 2025 | 121 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.8 % | 2025 | 126 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.1 % | 2021 | 157 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.9 % | 2025 | 90 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.7 % | 2025 | 90 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 76.8 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.9 % | 2025 | 82 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 57.4 % | 2025 | 124 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 51.5 % | 2025 | 131 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 3.4 % | 2025 | 143 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 14.5 % | 2025 | 143 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 10.4 % | 2025 | 150 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 24.7 % | 2025 | 155 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $256B | 2025 | 10 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $445.1B | 2025 | 19 of 205 |
| Current account balance | 2.9 % | 2025 | 53 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 9.3 % | 2024 | 73 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 36.6 % | 2025 | 97 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 69.5 % | 2025 | 120 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 32.8 % | 2025 | 130 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $31.6B | 1998 | 6 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 36,410,000 arr. | 2020 | 8 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $28.6B | 2025 | 19 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.5 % | 2025 | 121 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.4 % | 2025 | 154 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 1.5 % | 2023 | 31 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 34 % | 2023 | 42 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 19.2 % | 2025 | 63 of 187 |
| Military spending | 2.1 % | 2025 | 63 of 165 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 22 % | 2024 | 85 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 14.9 % | 2024 | 94 of 161 |
| Budget balance | -3.2 % | 2024 | 96 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 105.6 % | 2024 | 98 of 109 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $128.6B | 2025 | 24 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 68.1 % | 2025 | 26 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 74.2 % | 2024 | 38 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2 months | 2025 | 137 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 68.4 % | 2025 | 39 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 24.3 % | 2025 | 70 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 10.6 % | 2025 | 93 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 21.4 % | 2025 | 116 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 55.6 % | 2025 | 125 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 19.6 % | 2025 | 132 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.7 % | 2025 | 136 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 44.9 yrs | 2023 | 16 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 21.6 % | 2025 | 22 of 213 |
| Population | 49,355,143 inhab. | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Urban population | 80.5 % | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 97.2 % | 2024 | 55 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.9 % | 2025 | 64 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.7 % | 2025 | 82 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 52.1 per 100 | 2025 | 132 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 96.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 150 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.1 % | 2025 | 150 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 12.6 % | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 71.2 yrs | 2023 | 5 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 86.5 yrs | 2024 | 7 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.9 yrs | 2024 | 12 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 81.4 yrs | 2024 | 14 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 3.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 17 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 3.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 20 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 2.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 20 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 7.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 62 of 183 |
| Death rate | 8.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 63 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 10.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 63 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 75 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.03 % | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.1 children/woman | 2024 | 203 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 6.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 205 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.9 % | 2024 | 23 of 211 |
| Physicians | 4.29 per 1,000 | 2022 | 24 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 97 % | 2024 | 31 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 9.2 % | 2023 | 40 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.9 % | 2024 | 47 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 8 per 100,000 | 2024 | 48 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.41 per 1,000 | 2022 | 56 of 196 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.3 % | 2024 | 62 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 2.9 per 1,000 | 2023 | 68 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 20.9 % | 2023 | 70 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 82.4 kg | 2013 | 11 of 48 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 12.1 L/person | 2024 | 12 of 202 |
| Average weight of women | 66.6 kg | 2013 | 22 of 48 |
| Obesity among adult women | 13 % | 2024 | 25 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 176.6 cm | 2014 | 41 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 163.4 cm | 2014 | 44 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27 kg/m² | 2016 | 51 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 15.3 % | 2024 | 56 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 17.5 % | 2024 | 80 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 28.9 % | 2024 | 88 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 9.7 % | 2024 | 118 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 27.6 % | 2024 | 128 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 133 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 26.2 % | 2024 | 153 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 26.4 % | 2020 | 26 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 18.5 % | 2024 | 45 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 57 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 20.2 % | 2014 | 70 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 22.8 % | 2022 | 77 of 112 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 88 of 203 |
| Importance of religion in life | 38.1 % | 2022 | 90 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 69.5 % | 2020 | 92 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 3.6 % | 2020 | 99 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.42 | 2003 | 100 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.45 | 2003 | 108 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.4 % | 2020 | 127 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.8 % | 2023 | 56 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.4 | 2023 | 62 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.5 % | 2023 | 111 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.5 % | 2023 | 129 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 4,964 km | 2026 | 27 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Land area | 499,686 km² | 2024 | 50 of 212 |
| Total area | 505,981 km² | 2024 | 52 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 40.4 ° | 2026 | 54 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 1,953 km | 2026 | 88 of 230 |
| Population density | 97.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 104 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 3,718 m | 2026 | 48 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 660 m | 2026 | 55 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,327 m³/inh. | 2022 | 94 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4 % | 2015 | 120 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 636 mm | 2022 | 124 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 22.8 % | 2024 | 45 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 28.1 % | 2025 | 47 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 49.3 % | 2024 | 61 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 38.2 % | 2024 | 86 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.96 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.94 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.74 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.82 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.7 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.89 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.92 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.98 | 2025 | 14 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.97 | 2025 | 15 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.87 | 2025 | 26 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.65 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.84 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.94 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.12 | 2025 | 28 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.69 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.11 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.13 | 2025 | 35 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.87 | 2025 | 45 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 56 pts | 2024 | 47 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.65 | 2025 | 55 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.42 | 2025 | 61 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.18 | 2025 | 101 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 2 % | 2012 | 1 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 50 % | 2025 | 7 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 44.3 % | 2025 | 18 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,976 | 2025 | 19 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 97.9 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 5 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 18.2 pts | 2025 | 5 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Banned by national law | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 23 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 6 of 192 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 14 wks | 2026 | 12 of 61 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2020 | 25 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 4.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 31 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 11.8 % | 1995 | 44 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 59.9 % | 2018 | 44 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 66.8 yrs | 2026 | 6 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 66.8 yrs | 2026 | 7 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 80.1 % | 2018 | 10 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,272 | 2025 | 15 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,561 | 2025 | 16 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.3 /10 | 2024 | 24 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 78.1 % | 2022 | 65 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 12.4 % | 2019 | 86 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Recognised under conditions | 2026 | 15 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Spain?
Spain has about 49,355,143 inhabitants (2025), ranking 32 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Spain?
GDP per capita is $38,627 /inh. (2025): Spain ranks 42 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Spain?
Annual inflation is 2.7 % (2025); Spain ranks 90 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Spain?
The unemployment rate is 10.4 % (2025); Spain ranks 150 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Spain stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Spain has $38,627 /inh., close to the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Spain come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.