Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Spain
Spain: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban was 17.36 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Spain, 1992–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Spain recorded 17.36 million for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in 2016.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Spain peaked at 17.42 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11,172, in 1992.
That places Spain 17th out of 99 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11,172 | — |
| 1993 | 11,318 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 11,508 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 11,737 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 11,971 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 12,190 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 12,415 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 12,695 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 13,148 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 13,217 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 13,706 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 14,292 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 11.84 million | +82756.4% |
| 2005 | 14.83 million | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 15.17 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 15.89 million | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 16.70 million | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 17.18 million | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 17.35 million | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 16.57 million | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 17.09 million | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 17.26 million | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 17.16 million | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 17.42 million | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 17.36 million | -0.4% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 17.36 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.73 million, 10.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Spain's 17.36 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.32 million, 13.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +82756.4% | 14,292 | 11.84 million |
| 2005 | +25.2% | 11.84 million | 14.83 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,876 | 11,172 | 12,695 | 8 |
| 2000s | 9.17 million | 13,148 | 17.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.17 million | 16.57 million | 17.42 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Spain?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Spain was 17.36 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 17.42 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,172 in 1992.
- How does Spain rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban?
- Spain ranks 17th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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