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Spain

Kingdom of Spain

46.8 million
505,992 km2
Spanish, Catalan,
Christianity

What do you know about Spain? You'll probably remember the wine and jamón, paella, and the traditional siesta. And also the famous football clubs, as it's the national sport. As well as bullfighting, which is already banned in several Spanish provinces.

Spain attracts tourists with its hot climate, long coastline, and numerous beaches. Where, by the way, it's officially allowed to sunbathe naked. It's also the second country in the world in terms of the number of bars per person. Many foreigners buy real estate here to enjoy Spain for real.

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Happiness level
77
Happiness level
77

In terms of happiness, Spain ranks 32 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
94
Health index
94

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Spain is in 7 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
72
The cleanest air
72

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Spain is ranked 36 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
71
Security of countries
71

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Spain ranks 43 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy
83
Life expectancy
83

Spain ranks 11 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
82
Level of human freedom
82

Spain ranks 31 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 48.6 USD
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The cost of living
37

The cost of living assessment in Spain, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 13 percent
14
Unemployment rate
14

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Spain according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 160 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
88
Level of social progress
88

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Spain ranks 21 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
80
Quality of citizenship
80

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Spain ranks 12 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Spain ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 55.2 Mbps
69
Internet speed
69

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Spain ranks 49 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.48 USD
83
Mobile data price
83

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Spain ranks 41 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
69
English proficiency level
69

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Spain ranks 35 in the world.

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a state on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. To the west, the country borders Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean coast, to the north with France, to the east with the Mediterranean Sea coast, and to the south with British Gibraltar and the Strait of Gibraltar. Spain's area is 505,000 square kilometers. The coastline stretches for more than 3000 kilometers, and the land border is about 1700 kilometers.

The form of government is a parliamentary hereditary monarchy. The Kingdom consists of 17 autonomous regions and 2 autonomous cities. The capital and largest metropolis is Madrid, with other major cities including Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Zaragoza, and Malaga.

Spain is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and NATO. The Kingdom is the second-largest country in the EU by area and the fourth-largest by population.

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