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Spain's population growth to 49.44 million is driven by an increase of 115,389 foreign residents in Q3 2025, offsetting declines in native-born residents, INE reports.
- The INE reports Spain's population reached 49.44 million after a third quarter increase of 115,389, setting a new record.
- Data from the National Statistics Institute indicate Spain's growth is driven by people arriving from abroad, with EU citizens relocating to Spain contributing to strong European mobility.
- The INE breakdown reveals residents born abroad total 9,825,266, an increase of 115,389, while people born in Spain number 39,617,578, down 9,901 from the previous quarter.
- The shift means Spain's population growth increases reliance on immigrant workers in hospitality, agriculture, logistics, domestic care and construction, changing how the country grows.
- Fertility trends show couples delaying parenthood and economic pressures like housing, job stability and childcare lower birth rates, while family reunification from Latin America supports Spain's population growth.
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Spain's population reaches record 49.4 million thanks to immigration
The population of Spain increased by 105,488 people in the third quarter of this year and stood at 49.44 million inhabitants as of October 1st, 2025, according to new data published by Spain’s national stats body.
Spain hits highest population ever
Spain has just reached a new demographic milestone. According to fresh figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE), the country’s population rose by 105,488 people in the third quarter of the year, reaching 49.44 million residents as of October 1 2025 – the highest number ever recorded since population tracking began in 1971. But behind the headline number lies a clear trend: Spain is… Source
The INE has published data for the third quarter of 2025
Spain’s population reaches all-time high of 49.4 million, driven by immigration
Spain’s population rose by 105,488 people in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 49.44 million residents as of 1 October, according to the latest figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The data confirms that Spain’s population continues to grow, marking a new record and the highest total ever registered since official records began in 1971. This rise is not the result of a baby boom – Spain still has one of the lowest birth…
The Spanish population reaches 49.4 million. The growth of 105,488 inhabitants in the third quarter of 2025 is mainly due to the increase of people born abroad.
Population growth is due to citizens born abroad who touch the 10 million people ...
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