Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in Spain
Spain: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) was 32,877 current LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita in Spain, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Spain is 32,877 current LCU per person, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Spain peaked at 32,877 current LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 519.28 current LCU per person, in 1970.
That places Spain 138th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in Spain, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 519.28 current LCU per person | — |
| 1971 | 568.13 current LCU per person | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 664.12 current LCU per person | +16.9% |
| 1973 | 800.37 current LCU per person | +20.5% |
| 1974 | 1,010 current LCU per person | +26.1% |
| 1975 | 1,161 current LCU per person | +15.0% |
| 1976 | 1,390 current LCU per person | +19.7% |
| 1977 | 1,705 current LCU per person | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 2,008 current LCU per person | +17.8% |
| 1979 | 2,340 current LCU per person | +16.5% |
| 1980 | 2,761 current LCU per person | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 3,069 current LCU per person | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 3,499 current LCU per person | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 3,924 current LCU per person | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 4,289 current LCU per person | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 4,759 current LCU per person | +11.0% |
| 1986 | 5,428 current LCU per person | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 6,173 current LCU per person | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 6,943 current LCU per person | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 7,928 current LCU per person | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 8,823 current LCU per person | +11.3% |
| 1991 | 9,632 current LCU per person | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 10,286 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 10,368 current LCU per person | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 10,908 current LCU per person | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 11,714 current LCU per person | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 12,276 current LCU per person | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 12,929 current LCU per person | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 13,871 current LCU per person | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 15,021 current LCU per person | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 16,432 current LCU per person | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 17,547 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 18,453 current LCU per person | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 19,446 current LCU per person | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 20,780 current LCU per person | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 22,286 current LCU per person | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 23,930 current LCU per person | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 25,202 current LCU per person | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 25,353 current LCU per person | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 23,344 current LCU per person | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 23,366 current LCU per person | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 22,803 current LCU per person | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 21,696 current LCU per person | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 21,162 current LCU per person | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 21,682 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 22,712 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 23,213 current LCU per person | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 24,210 current LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 25,203 current LCU per person | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 25,813 current LCU per person | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 23,482 current LCU per person | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 25,783 current LCU per person | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 28,540 current LCU per person | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 29,788 current LCU per person | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 31,280 current LCU per person | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 32,877 current LCU per person | +5.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 32,877 current LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 80,494 current LCU per person, 41% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Spain's 32,877 current LCU per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54,549 current LCU per person, 60% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,217 current LCU per person | 519.28 current LCU per person | 2,340 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,877 current LCU per person | 2,761 current LCU per person | 7,928 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,583 current LCU per person | 8,823 current LCU per person | 15,021 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,277 current LCU per person | 16,432 current LCU per person | 25,353 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,186 current LCU per person | 21,162 current LCU per person | 25,813 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,625 current LCU per person | 23,482 current LCU per person | 32,877 current LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -9.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0077 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 298.15 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 217.71 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Spain?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Spain was 32,877 current LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 32,877 current LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 519.28 current LCU per person in 1970.
- How does Spain rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita?
- Spain ranks 138th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
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- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross national expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.