Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population in Spain
Spain: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population was 43.76 million Persons in 2026. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population in Spain, 1995–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour indicators levels - regions — population in Spain is 43.76 million Persons, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — population in Spain peaked at 43.76 million Persons in 2026 and was at its lowest, 33.13 million Persons, in 1995.
Spain ranks 10th of 49 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population in Spain, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 33.13 million Persons | — |
| 1996 | 33.48 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 33.80 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 34.09 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 33.53 million Persons | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 33.94 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 34.42 million Persons | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 35.09 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 35.75 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 36.29 million Persons | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 37.03 million Persons | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 37.59 million Persons | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 38.28 million Persons | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 38.85 million Persons | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 39.10 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 39.20 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 39.27 million Persons | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 39.24 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 39.07 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 38.95 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 38.96 million Persons | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 39.00 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 39.14 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 39.38 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 39.76 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 40.09 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 40.44 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 40.89 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 41.54 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 42.49 million Persons | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 43.11 million Persons | +1.5% |
| 2026 | 43.76 million Persons | +1.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 43.76 million Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.53 million Persons, 5.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Spain's 43.76 million Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.92 million Persons, 5.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.61 million Persons | 33.13 million Persons | 34.09 million Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 36.63 million Persons | 33.94 million Persons | 39.10 million Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.20 million Persons | 38.95 million Persons | 39.76 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.76 million Persons | 40.09 million Persons | 43.76 million Persons | 7 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More work & labour data for Spain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour indicators levels - regions — population in Spain?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — population in Spain was 43.76 million Persons in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — population recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 43.76 million Persons in 2026.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — population recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.13 million Persons in 1995.
- How does Spain rank for labour indicators levels - regions — population?
- Spain ranks 10th out of 49 countries with data for 2026.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — population rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.