Annual GDP growth in Spain

Spain: Annual GDP growth was 2.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.8%
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
125th
of 196 countries
All-time high
6.7%
in 2021
All-time low
-10.9%
in 2020
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Annual GDP growth in Spain, 1980–2025

-10-505198020022025

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Spain recorded 2.8% for annual gdp growth in 2025.

The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Spain peaked at 6.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.9%, in 2020.

Spain ranks 125th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2.7% -0.4% 5.7% 10
1990s 2.8% -1.3% 4.7% 10
2000s 2.6% -3.8% 5.1% 10
2010s 1.1% -2.9% 4.1% 10
2020s 1.8% -10.9% 6.7% 6

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  4. 126 Montenegro 2.7% compare
  5. 127 Colombia 2.6% compare
  6. 128 El Salvador 2.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Spain?
Annual gdp growth in Spain was 2.8% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 2021.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -10.9% in 2020.
How does Spain rank for annual gdp growth?
Spain ranks 125th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.