Spain: Introduction
Capital: Madrid
Population
Total Population:
47,415,750
Natural Increase:
0.1%
Density:
95 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
81.1%
Population of main metropolitan areas:
Madrid (3,334,800); Barcelona (1,664,200); Valencia (800,300); Sevilla (691,400); Zaragoza (681,900); Malaga (578,500); Murcia (459,400); Palma (422,600); Las Palmas (381,300); Bilbao (350,200)
Ethnic Origins:
The population is composed of a combination of people of Mediterranean and Nordic origins. Native-born Spanish represent 88.7% of the population, and foreigners 11.3%, the majority of whom are Moroccans, Romanians, Colombians, Ecuadorians and Venzuelans. (Spanish Statistical Office).
Official Language:
Castilian (Spanish)
Other Languages Spoken:
Some regions use their regional language for conducting business (Euskera, Catalan, Galician, Valencian). Other minor regional languages can be used: Bable, Aragonese, Aranese, Extremaduran.
Business Language(s):
Spanish.
English is rarely used but it is developing.
English is rarely used but it is developing.
Religion:
Catholics 77% (50% practicing); Muslims, Protestants, etc.: 3%; non believers: 19%.
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In MadridExchange Rate on :
National Currency: Euro (EUR)Country Overview
Area:
505,970 km²
Type of State:
Spain is a constitutional monarchy based on a parliamentary democracy.
Power is highly decentralized; the autonomous communities have a high level of legislative, executive and fiscal autonomy.
Power is highly decentralized; the autonomous communities have a high level of legislative, executive and fiscal autonomy.
Type of Economy:
High revenue country; Member of OECD.
Economy based principally on tourism and financial services; world's top producer of olive oil. Unemployment rate among the highest in Europe
Economy based principally on tourism and financial services; world's top producer of olive oil. Unemployment rate among the highest in Europe
HDI*:
0.876/1
HDI (World Rank):
26/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Spain, dial 00
To call Spain, dial +34
To call from Spain, dial 00
To call Spain, dial +34
Internet Suffix:
.es
Computers:
39.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
41.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
72.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 351,981 | 390,562 | 372,750 | 324,994 | 418,176 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 319,531 | 346,754 | 334,018 | 307,015 | 382,993 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 75,465 | 81,826 | 85,324 | 60,252 | 73,053 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 138,326 | 155,355 | 156,666 | 89,641 | 119,046 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.
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