Spain

Kingdom of Spain

"A Southern European country known for its diverse regions, flamenco culture, and architectural masterpieces."

Southern Europe
UN Member
G20
NATO
OECD
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Madrid

4.04°, -3.68°

Official Languages

Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician

Population

48.35M

Total Area

505.99K km²

Population Density

95.55 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#32
48,347,910

Total Population+1.2%

2023
#7
83.9 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#26
81.6%

Urban Population

2023
#186
1.12

Fertility Rate

2023
#23
95.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#15
$1.6T

GDP+2.7%

2023
#33
$33.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#73
2.8%

Inflation

2024
#148
11.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#64
33.6

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Spain

What is the capital of Spain?

Spain's capital city is Madrid.

What is the population of Spain?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Spain is approximately 48.35M people. This makes it the 32nd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Spain?

Spain spans a total area of approximately 505,992 square kilometers (195,364.52 square miles).

Which continent is Spain in?

Spain is located in Europe, specifically within the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Spain?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Spain is approximately $1.62T USD. This ranks Spain as the 15th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.