Spain Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Spain's birth rate was 6.3 in 2025, ranked 207th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Spain's birth rate stood at 6.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.3 by 2025. Spain ranked 207th globally.
Spain's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six decades, with the indicator plummeting from its all-time peak of 22.00 in 1964 to a record low of 6.26 in 2025. This precipitous drop ranks Spain as the 207th country globally in terms of birth rate. For comparison, Poland's birth rate, which is remarkably close to Spain's at 6.34, has shown more resilience, while Japan's birth rate at 5.54 is still lower. The dramatic decline in Spain's birth rate can be attributed to various factors, including changing social norms, increased access to education and family planning, and economic uncertainty. As a result, Spain's population is aging rapidly, posing significant challenges for the country's social security and pension systems. If fertility rates fail to increase, Spain's birth rate is likely to continue its downward trend, exacerbating demographic pressures and necessitating significant policy adjustments to address the resulting labor shortages and social security burdens.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.3 | −0.4 | #207 |
| 2023 | 6.7 | −0.2 | #10 |
| 2022 | 6.9 | −0.2 | #11 |
| 2021 | 7.1 | −0.1 | #9 |
| 2020 | 7.2 | −0.4 | #8 |
| 2019 | 7.6 | −0.3 | #8 |
| 2018 | 7.9 | −0.5 | #9 |
| 2017 | 8.4 | −0.4 | #11 |
| 2016 | 8.8 | −0.2 | #11 |
| 2015 | 9.0 | −0.2 | #12 |
| 2014 | 9.2 | +0.1 | #12 |
| 2013 | 9.1 | −0.6 | #10 |
| 2012 | 9.7 | −0.4 | #15 |
| 2011 | 10.1 | −0.3 | #21 |
| 2010 | 10.4 | −0.2 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's birth rate was 6.3 in 2025. Ranked 207th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's birth rate peaked at 22.0 in 1964.
The lowest birth rate in Spain was 6.3 in 2025.
Spain ranks 207th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's birth rate is projected to reach 6.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Spain in 2025 was 6.3. This ranks 207th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_birth-rate,
title = {Spain Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}