Total sample population, urban in Spain
Spain: Total sample population, urban was 34.12 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total sample population, urban in Spain, 1992–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total sample population, urban in Spain is 34.12 million, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population, urban in Spain peaked at 34.12 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 27,010, in 1992.
That places Spain 21st 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 sample population, urban in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27,010 | — |
| 1993 | 27,037 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 27,057 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 27,404 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 27,605 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 27,817 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 27,999 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 28,140 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 28,509 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 28,923 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 29,325 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 29,917 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 30.80 million | +102845.8% |
| 2005 | 31.10 million | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 31.45 million | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 32.16 million | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 32.94 million | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 33.41 million | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 33.58 million | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 33.42 million | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 33.98 million | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 33.82 million | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 33.81 million | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 33.81 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 34.12 million | +0.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 34.12 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.79 million, 9.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Spain's 34.12 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.77 million, 9.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total sample population, 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 | +102845.8% | 29,917 | 30.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,509 | 27,010 | 28,140 | 8 |
| 2000s | 19.20 million | 28,509 | 33.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.79 million | 33.42 million | 34.12 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 sample population, urban in Spain?
- Total sample population, urban in Spain was 34.12 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population, urban recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 34.12 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest total sample population, urban recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,010 in 1992.
- How does Spain rank for total sample population, urban?
- Spain ranks 21st out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total sample population, urban rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. 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 sample population, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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