Language learning in Spain

Spain: Language learning was 6.1 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
6.1
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
15th
of 35 countries
All-time high
6.1
in 2012
All-time low
0.7
in 1995
Years of data
15
1995–2012

Language learning in Spain, 1995–2012

02461995200320121995: 0.71999: 0.82000: 0.72001: 0.82002: 1.22003: 3.22004: 3.92005: 4.32006: 4.62007: 4.82008: 5.12009: 5.32010: 5.92011: 62012: 6.1

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2012, language learning in Spain stood at 6.1. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 408.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, language learning in Spain peaked at 6.1 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.7, in 1995.

That places Spain 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Language learning in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Language learning (1995-2012) in Spain, 1995 to 2012.
Year Value Change
1995 0.7 —
1999 0.8 +14.3%
2000 0.7 -12.5%
2001 0.8 +14.3%
2002 1.2 +50.0%
2003 3.2 +166.7%
2004 3.9 +21.9%
2005 4.3 +10.3%
2006 4.6 +7.0%
2007 4.8 +4.3%
2008 5.1 +6.2%
2009 5.3 +3.9%
2010 5.9 +11.3%
2011 6 +1.7%
2012 6.1 +1.7%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 6.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 3.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 6.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.3, 2.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Language learning in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2003 +166.7% 1.2 3.2

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.75 0.7 0.8 2
2000s 3.39 0.7 5.3 10
2010s 6 5.9 6.1 3

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 12 Finland 12.8 compare
  2. 13 Malta 12.7 compare
  3. 14 Sweden 11.2 compare
  4. 16 Slovakia 5.1 compare
  5. 16 Slovakia 5.1 compare
  6. 18 Italy 2.3 compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is language learning in Spain?
Language learning in Spain was 6.1 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest language learning recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 6.1 in 2012.
What is the lowest language learning recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7 in 1995.
How does Spain rank for language learning?
Spain ranks 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2012.
Is language learning rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 408.3%. 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 Language learning (1995-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Language learning (1995-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 373 data points, 1995–2012
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