What is the population of Spain: latest data and hot spot analysis in 2024
As the fourth largest economy in Europe, Spain’s demographic structure and changing trends have always attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the latest Spanish population data and related hot content for you.
1. Latest population statistics of Spain
| indicator | data | Source | Statistics time |
|---|---|---|---|
| total population | 48,059,777 people | Spanish National Institute of Statistics | January 2024 |
| population growth rate | 0.29% | Eurostat | 2023 |
| population density | 94 people/square kilometer | world bank | 2023 |
| Male proportion | 49.1% | spanish ministry of health | 2023 |
| Female proportion | 50.9% | spanish ministry of health | 2023 |
| Population over 65 years old | 20.3% | United Nations Population Division | 2024 |
2. Hot topics related to Spanish population in the past 10 days
1.Immigration policy adjustments trigger discussion: The Spanish government announced that it will relax immigration policies for citizens of some South American countries, and it is expected that there will be 150,000 new immigrants in the next three years. This policy received 23,000 discussions on social platforms, and the number of reads of the topic # Spanish Immigration exceeded 120 million.
2.Population aging crisis intensifies: The latest report shows that Spain’s fertility rate has dropped to 1.19 (births per woman), ranking third from the bottom among EU countries. Experts predict that by 2050, the proportion of the population over 65 years old will reach 34%.
3.Large cities continue to lose population: Madrid and Barcelona experienced negative growth in permanent population (-1.2%) for the first time, and there is a clear trend of young people migrating to small and medium-sized cities. Real estate platform data shows that rental search volume in second- and third-tier cities increased by 43% year-on-year.
4.The aftermath of COVID-19 affects the workforce: The Ministry of Health reports that approximately 120,000 working-age workers have withdrawn from the job market due to long-term COVID-19 symptoms, accounting for 0.8% of the working-age population.
3. Analysis of Spanish population structure characteristics
| age group | population | Proportion of total population |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 6,892,000 | 14.3% |
| 15-64 years old | 31,178,000 | 64.9% |
| Over 65 years old | 9,760,000 | 20.3% |
4. The impact of demographic changes on the economy
1.Pressure on the pension system: The current ratio of active personnel to retirees is 2.3:1, which is far lower than the 4:1 standard recommended by the European Union. The finance minister admitted that pension spending will account for 13.7% of GDP in 2024.
2.labor market changes: There are obvious talent gaps in IT, medical and other industries, and the average recruitment cycle of companies has been extended to 6.8 weeks. The government plans to launch a special channel for "digital immigration".
3.Transformation of consumption structure: The scale of the silver economy has exceeded 80 billion euros, and the growth rate of senior tourism, health management and other industries has reached 12.4%, which is much higher than the traditional consumption field.
5. Expert predictions and suggestions
Demographer Maria López pointed out: "Spain is in a critical period of demographic transition and must build a trinity solution of immigrant-friendly policies, delayed retirement mechanisms and fertility support." Economic models show that if current trends are maintained, Spain's annual GDP growth rate may fall below 0.8% by 2030.
The data in this article are synthesized from authoritative institutions such as the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), Eurostat, and the World Bank, as well as popular discussions on social platforms such as Twitter and Reddit. All data is as of February 10, 2024.
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