Spain

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 49.4M (2025). World rank 32 of 216; in Europe, 6 of 48. Area: 505,992 km². World rank 53 of 249; in Europe, 4 of 52. Life expectancy: 83.9 years (2024). World rank 12 of 216 (1 = best); in Europe, 8 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: population 46.4M → 49.4M, GDP $1.2T → $1.9T, and GDP per person $25,982 → $38,627.

State

Official name: Kingdom of Spain
Local name: España
Capital: Madrid
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 49,355,143 2025
Area: 505,992 km²
GDP: $1.9T 2025
GDP per person: $38,627 2025
Life expectancy: 83.9 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Spanish
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+1, UTC+2
Calling code: +34
Emergency numbers: 061, 091, 112
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V