Germany vs Spain: Long-term residence permits issued during the year

Germany
312,776 Person
in 2025
Spain
321,489 Person
in 2025
Germany rank
2nd
Spain rank
1st

Long-term residence permits issued during the year over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 321,489 Person against 312,776 Person in Germany, a difference of 8,713 Person.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2019 it was Spain ahead.

Germany ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 1st of 38 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 0 Person 214,521 Person 214,521 Person Spain
2020s 342,208 Person 260,536 Person 81,672 Person Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher long-term residence permits issued during the year, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 321,489 Person against 312,776 Person in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in long-term residence permits issued during the year between Germany and Spain?
8,713 Person, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
5 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2025.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for long-term residence permits issued during the year?
Germany ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 1st of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Long-term residence permits issued during the year. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Long-term residence permits issued during the year
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 352 data points, 2016–2025
Last refreshed