culture
Spain has the second-most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country, and its running of the bulls in Pamplona dates back centuries as part of the San Fermín festival.
Spain
Kingdom of Spain
Population, GDP, and key facts about Spain — updated for 2026.
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Spain quick facts
- Population
- 48,848,840
- Area
- 505,976 km²
- Population density
- 97 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.7 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 35.3K
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 1.6K/month · € 1,425/month (2026)
- Language
- Spanish
Spain at human scale
Where does Spain rank in the world?
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Compare Spain with any country →Spain's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 25%Nuclear · 19%Renewables · 56%
- Solar22%
- Natural gas22%
- Wind20%
- Nuclear19%
- Hydropower11%
- Oil3%
- Bioenergy2%
- Coal0%
Share of Spain's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Spain
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Spain
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
What is Spain's population?
Spain has a population of 48,848,840.
What is Spain's GDP per capita?
Spain's GDP per capita is US$ 35.3K.
What is the currency of Spain?
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Spain?
Spain's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 1.6K per month (as of 2026) — € 1,425 per month in local currency.
Is Spain bigger than Italy?
Spain is about 1.7× the size of Italy by land area.
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Play Guess the Country →Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.