EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain

Spain: EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data was 3.45 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
3.45
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
22nd
of 38 countries
All-time high
17.81
in 1983
All-time low
0.1
in 2020
Years of data
47
1980–2026

EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain, 1980–2026

05101520198020032026

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain is 3.45, measured in 2026.

The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 163.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain peaked at 17.81 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2020.

Spain ranks 22nd of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain, year by year

Annual values for EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain, 1980 to 2026.
Year Value Change
1980 16.55 —
1981 15.97 -3.5%
1982 16.09 +0.7%
1983 17.81 +10.7%
1984 14.82 -16.8%
1985 12.34 -16.7%
1986 10.27 -16.8%
1987 13.69 +33.3%
1988 12.49 -8.7%
1989 14.1 +12.9%
1990 14.66 +4.0%
1991 11.47 -21.8%
1992 12.69 +10.7%
1993 8.51 -32.9%
1994 11.23 +32.0%
1995 10.46 -6.9%
1996 7.37 -29.5%
1997 5.86 -20.5%
1998 4.3 -26.6%
1999 5.4 +25.6%
2000 5.38 -0.4%
2001 4.88 -9.3%
2002 4.55 -6.8%
2003 4.34 -4.6%
2004 3.82 -12.0%
2005 3.38 -11.5%
2006 3.79 +12.1%
2007 4.32 +14.0%
2008 4.16 -3.7%
2009 3.79 -8.9%
2010 4.7 +24.0%
2011 5.66 +20.4%
2012 5.56 -1.8%
2013 4.15 -25.4%
2014 1.99 -52.0%
2015 1.71 -14.1%
2016 1.31 -23.4%
2017 1.51 +15.3%
2018 1.54 +2.0%
2019 0.34 -77.9%
2020 0.1 -70.6%
2021 0.45 +350.0%
2022 3.15 +600.0%
2023 3.57 +13.3%
2024 2.97 -16.8%
2025 3.16 +6.4%
2026 3.45 +9.2%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 3.45 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.47, 99% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 3.45 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.52, 98% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +600.0% 0.45 3.15
2021 +350.0% 0.1 0.45

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 14.41 10.27 17.81 10
1990s 9.2 4.3 14.66 10
2000s 4.24 3.38 5.38 10
2010s 2.85 0.34 5.66 10
2020s 2.41 0.1 3.57 7

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 20 Estonia 3.47 compare
  2. 20 Estonia 3.47 compare
  3. 23 Cyprus 3.44 compare
  4. 24 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 3.41 compare
  5. 25 Slovenia 3.41 compare
  6. 25 Slovenia 3.41 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain?
Emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Spain was 3.45 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 17.81 in 1983.
What is the lowest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2020.
How does Spain rank for emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data?
Spain ranks 22nd out of 38 countries with data for 2026.
Is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 163.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 1,253 data points, 1980–2026
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