Spain Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Spain's net migration was 96,630 in 2025, ranked 200th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Spain's net migration stood at 96,630 in 2025, a decline of +15,044 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69,229 by 2026. Spain ranked 200th globally.
Spain’s net migration stood at 96,630 in 2025, ranking the country 200th globally, a figure closely aligned with France’s 91,737 and below the Netherlands’ 104,681. This modest positive inflow contrasts sharply with Spain’s historical extremes: a peak of 772,317 in 2007 during a period of robust economic growth and strong labor demand, followed by a trough of -250,741 in 2013 amid the post-financial crisis recession that triggered significant emigration. Over the 66-year span of available data, Spain has transitioned from a country of net emigration in 1960, when net flows were -154,869, to one of fluctuating but often substantial immigration, particularly in the early 2000s. The recent 2025 figure suggests a return to moderate immigration after years of volatility, although well below the highs of the mid-2000s. Sustained economic expansion, demographic needs such as labor force replenishment, and shifts in EU mobility patterns could reinforce positive net migration, provided immigration policies remain accessible and integration frameworks effective.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12,506 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 40,867 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 69,229 | - | - |
| 2025 | 96,630 | −15,044 | #200 |
| 2024 | 111,674 | −7,425 | #198 |
| 2023 | 119,099 | −180,680 | #196 |
| 2022 | 299,779 | +155,394 | #202 |
| 2021 | 144,385 | −92,469 | #203 |
| 2020 | 236,854 | −227,929 | #210 |
| 2019 | 464,783 | +127,316 | #213 |
| 2018 | 337,467 | +136,332 | #208 |
| 2017 | 201,135 | +94,661 | #202 |
| 2016 | 106,474 | +108,453 | #195 |
| 2015 | -1,979 | +95,891 | #98 |
| 2014 | -97,870 | +152,871 | #13 |
| 2013 | -250,741 | −97,255 | #6 |
| 2012 | -153,486 | −214,247 | #11 |
| 2011 | 60,761 | −8,645 | #187 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's net migration was 96,630 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's net migration peaked at 772,317 in 2007.
The lowest net migration in Spain was -250,741 in 2013.
Spain ranks 200th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's net migration is projected to reach 69,229 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Spain in 2025 was 96,630. This ranks 200th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_net-migration,
title = {Spain Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}