What is the Population of Spain?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Spain has a population of approximately 49,315,949 people, making it the 31st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.62% of the world's population. With a land area of 505,992 km², the population density is roughly 97 people per km².
| Population | 49,315,949 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 31st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.62% |
| Area | 505,992 km² |
| Population density | 97 / km² |
| Demonym | Spanish |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 31st |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 28th |
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 29th |
| South Korea | 51,159,889 | 30th |
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 32nd |
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 33rd |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 34th |
Spain compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 88,406 | 468 |
| France | 66,351,959 | 543,908 |
| Portugal | 10,749,635 | 92,090 |
| Morocco | 36,828,330 | 446,550 |
Spain in context
- Spain covers 505,992 km², making it the 51st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Andorra, France, Portugal, Morocco.
- With 49,315,949 people, Spain holds about 37.5% of the population of Southern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Spain is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Spain — FAQ
What is the population of Spain?
The population of Spain is approximately 49,315,949 (49.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Spain in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Spain at approximately 49,315,949 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Spain is the 31st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Spain?
Approximately 49,315,949 people live in Spain, making it the 31st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Spain rank by population?
Spain is the 31st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.62%.
What is the population density of Spain?
Spain has a population density of roughly 97 people per km², based on a land area of 505,992 km².
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