Spain vs United Kingdom: All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31

Spain
4.30 million Person
in 2025
United Kingdom
1.58 million Person
in 2018
Spain rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
5th

All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 4.30 million Person against 1.58 million Person in United Kingdom, a difference of 2.72 million Person.

That makes Spain's figure about 2.7 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Spain ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 41 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher all valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain, at 4.30 million Person against 1.58 million Person in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in all valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 between Spain and United Kingdom?
2.72 million Person, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
7 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2018.
How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for all valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31?
Spain ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 December of each year. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
All valid permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship on 31 December of each year
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 713 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed