First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain
Spain: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 148,490 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain is 148,490 Person, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 65.2% on the previous year and up 4,476.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain peaked at 148,490 Person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2,380 Person, in 2013.
Spain ranks 3rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,130 Person | — |
| 2009 | 4,490 Person | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 2,785 Person | -38.0% |
| 2011 | 3,400 Person | +22.1% |
| 2012 | 2,605 Person | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 2,380 Person | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 3,620 Person | +52.1% |
| 2015 | 3,245 Person | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 10,255 Person | +216.0% |
| 2017 | 12,060 Person | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 11,895 Person | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 58,035 Person | +387.9% |
| 2020 | 124,800 Person | +115.0% |
| 2021 | 70,995 Person | -43.1% |
| 2022 | 83,400 Person | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 89,905 Person | +7.8% |
| 2024 | 89,880 Person | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 148,490 Person | +65.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,810 Person | 4,490 Person | 5,130 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 11,028 Person | 2,380 Person | 58,035 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 101,245 Person | 70,995 Person | 148,490 Person | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain?
- First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Spain was 148,490 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 148,490 Person in 2025.
- What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,380 Person in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
- Spain ranks 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,476.0%. 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 First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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