Spain Population
Europe & Central Asia · 32nd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
49,276,330
The population of Spain is about 49,276,330 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 49.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.60% of the world's people.
Spain is the 32nd most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is shrinking, by about 0.12% a year. It peaked around 2025 at 49.4 million and is projected to fall to 45.7 million by 2050. Since 1960 (30.5 million) it has grown by 62%. Population density is 99 people per square kilometre. 81% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
49.3 million
Yearly change
−0.12%
World rank
32nd
Share of world
0.60%
Density
99/km²
Land area
499,686 km²
Life expectancy
83.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.10
GDP per capita
$38,627
GDP
$1.91T
Population of Spain, 1960–2050
Spain population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 30,455,000 | — | 61 |
| 1970 | 33,814,531 | +1.12% | 68 |
| 1980 | 37,491,165 | +0.81% | 75 |
| 1990 | 38,867,322 | +0.10% | 78 |
| 2000 | 40,567,864 | +0.45% | 81 |
| 2010 | 46,576,897 | +0.46% | 93 |
| 2020 | 47,359,424 | +0.51% | 95 |
| 2024 | 48,848,840 | +1.03% | 98 |
| 2026proj. | 49,296,240 | −0.12% | 99 |
| 2030proj. | 48,969,944 | −0.21% | 98 |
| 2040proj. | 47,720,832 | −0.32% | 96 |
| 2050proj. | 45,726,000 | −0.52% | 92 |
Spain vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.6 times as many people as Spain. Bangladesh is 13.8 times more densely populated.
Spain population: questions and answers
What is the population of Spain in 2026?
About 49,296,240 (49.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Spain's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.12% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Spain?
About 99 people per km², with a land area of 499,686 km².
What will the population of Spain be in 2050?
About 45.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid.
What is the life expectancy in Spain?
83.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.