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Spain: Net migration

In , Spain's Net migration was 96,630.00.

That's down 13.5% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 112.71 . Spain ranks #17 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Spain Net migration trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
772,317.00
Trough
-250,741.00
1-year change
-13.5%
5-year change
-59.2%
-16.4% / yr
10-year change
+4,982.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Net migration
96,630.0000
111,674.0000
119,099.0000
299,779.0000
144,385.0000
236,854.0000
464,783.0000
337,467.0000
201,135.0000
106,474.0000

About Net migration

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.

Indicator code: SM.POP.NETMCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Spain's Net migration in 2025?
In 2025, Spain's Net migration was 96,630.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Net migration rising or falling?
Spain's Net migration fell 13.5% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Spain rank globally on Net migration?
In 2025, Spain ranked #17 out of 217 countries reporting Net migration.
How does Spain's Net migration compare to the world average?
The global average for Net migration in 2025 was 112.71, so Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.
What is Net migration and how is it measured?
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM), CC BY 4.0.