Spain
Country statistics · 1990–present
Spain at a Glance
Spain is home to 48.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $45,968, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.9 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 48.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 6.5 and a death rate of 8.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -2.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -117,237 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Spain is a major economy by global standards, with a total GDP that is projected at $2.4 trillion (2029 IMF projection). At $45,968 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.7% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 9.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.9 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $3,107 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.7% (2021), reflecting near-universal literacy. 95.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 99.5% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.