Spain GDP Per Capita (2026)
Spain has a developed European economy supported by services, tourism, manufacturing, construction, finance, agriculture, transport, and international trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with the size of its population. It complements total GDP by focusing on the level of output generated per resident rather than aggregate national production alone. Explore Spain’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, long-term changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$41,563
Est. in USD
World Rank
#31
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+8.5%
+$3,273
Europe Rank
#21
Out of 43 countries
1. Spain GDP Per Capita in 2026
Spain’s GDP per capita reflects economic output per resident within a diversified economy where services and tourism play particularly important roles. Manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and business activity also contribute to national production. By adjusting total GDP for population, the per-capita indicator makes it easier to compare Spain with economies of different sizes and provides additional context for assessing the country’s overall economic performance.
2. Spain GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Spain GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $41,563 | +8.5% |
| 2025 | $38,290 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | $35,151 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $33,313 | +10.5% |
| 2022 | $30,155 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | $30,792 | +13.3% |
| 2020 | $27,188 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | $29,664 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | $30,527 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | $28,326 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $26,726 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $25,987 | -12.6% |
| 2014 | $29,738 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $29,297 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | $28,511 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | $31,768 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | $30,624 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | $32,159 | -9.1% |
| 2008 | $35,380 | +9.4% |
| 2007 | $32,340 | +14.8% |
| 2006 | $28,177 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | $26,251 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | $24,698 | +15.8% |
| 2003 | $21,335 | +26.0% |
| 2002 | $16,937 | +10.7% |
| 2001 | $15,299 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | $14,714 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | $15,748 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | $15,443 | +4.5% |
| 1997 | $14,771 | -8.3% |
| 1996 | $16,113 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | $15,453 | +15.3% |
| 1994 | $13,400 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | $13,390 | -16.3% |
| 1992 | $15,989 | +8.9% |
| 1991 | $14,676 | +7.3% |
| 1990 | $13,673 | +29.6% |
| 1989 | $10,550 | +10.1% |
| 1988 | $9,584 | +17.2% |
| 1987 | $8,175 | +26.4% |
| 1986 | $6,468 | +38.0% |
| 1985 | $4,688 | +5.0% |
| 1984 | $4,465 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | $4,495 | -13.0% |
| 1982 | $5,164 | -3.9% |
| 1981 | $5,374 | -12.2% |
| 1980 | $6,119 | — |
4. Spain GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+8.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+35.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+55.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+47.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Spain’s GDP per capita has moved through periods of expansion, recession, recovery, and renewed growth over the longer term. Employment conditions, tourism activity, investment, inflation, productivity, population trends, and wider European economic developments can influence the indicator. Reviewing historical GDP per capita data helps illustrate how economic output per resident has changed across different business cycles and provides a clearer picture of Spain’s long-term economic development.
5. Spain GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Spain
$41,563
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Spain’s GDP per capita is approximately
30.5%
below the
Europe average
and
65.1%
above the world average.
6. Spain GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Andorra | $53,475 |
| #19 | France | $52,083 |
| #20 | Italy | $46,505 |
| #21 | Spain | $41,563 |
| #22 | Slovenia | $40,630 |
| #23 | Czech Republic | $39,795 |
| #24 | Estonia | $37,718 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Spain
Spain GDP (Nominal)
$2.09 Trillion
(2026)
Spain GDP Per Capita
$41,563
(2026)
Spain’s total GDP measures the overall value of goods and services produced throughout the national economy, while GDP per capita adjusts this output for population. Total GDP highlights Spain’s overall economic scale within Europe, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized way to assess production per resident. Together, the two measures help explain both the size of the Spanish economy and its population-adjusted level of economic output.
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8. Spain GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $43,008 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | $44,542 | +3.6% |
| 2029 | $45,968 | +3.2% |
| 2030 | $47,539 | +3.4% |
Spain GDP per capita is projected to reach $47,539 by 2030, representing a 14.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Spain GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Spain GDP per capita is estimated at $41,563 in 2026.
It ranks #31 globally and #21 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 8.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 35.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 55.5%.
It is approximately 30.5% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 65.1% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $47,539 by 2030, 14.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Spain GDP Per Capita FAQs
Spain GDP per capita is estimated at $41,563 in 2026.
Spain ranks #31 globally and #21 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 8.5% compared with 2025.
Spain GDP per capita was approximately $25,987 in 2015.
Spain GDP per capita is approximately 30.5% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.