Primary income receipts in Spain
Spain: Primary income receipts was 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
137.97 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
15th
of 199 countries
All-time high
137.97 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
424.54 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Primary income receipts in Spain, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income receipts in Spain is 137.97 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 127.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Spain peaked at 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 424.54 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Spain ranks 15th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income receipts in Spain, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 597.40 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 424.54 million BoP, current US$ | -28.9% |
| 1977 | 449.34 million BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 758.33 million BoP, current US$ | +68.8% |
| 1979 | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +77.8% |
| 1980 | 1.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1981 | 2.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1982 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -31.6% |
| 1984 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 1.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 1.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 2.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1989 | 3.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.3% |
| 1990 | 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +107.1% |
| 1991 | 10.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1992 | 14.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1993 | 11.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 8.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1995 | 14.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +63.5% |
| 1996 | 15.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 15.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 15.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 20.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2000 | 23.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2001 | 25.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 27.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 34.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2004 | 42.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2005 | 48.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 66.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.0% |
| 2007 | 88.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2008 | 87.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 72.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 71.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 74.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 63.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 71.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 68.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 60.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 63.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 67.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 76.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 75.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 59.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.8% |
| 2021 | 76.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2022 | 83.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 118.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.1% |
| 2024 | 136.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2025 | 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.49 billion BoP, current US$, 12.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Spain's 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.30 billion BoP, current US$, 18.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 715.53 million BoP, current US$ | 424.54 million BoP, current US$ | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 88.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 60.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 76.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 59.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 12 Singapore 219.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 198.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Italy 145.93 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Belgium 120.15 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Sweden 103.81 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Norway 75.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Spain?
- Primary income receipts in Spain was 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 137.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 424.54 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Spain rank for primary income receipts?
- Spain ranks 15th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.