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
11th
of 26 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
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 11th out of 26 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More work & labour data for Spain
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- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 57.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 62.2% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 84.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 52.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 75.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 78.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 71.4% (2025)
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 11th out of 26 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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