The Latino market in Spain, in figures
Last updated: 29 August 2026
Social Security contributors by country of origin
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| Country | Contributors |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 415.310 |
| Colombia | 347.467 |
| Romania | 342.555 |
| Venezuela | 247.209 |
| Italy | 223.589 |
| China | 136.395 |
| Peru | 133.002 |
| Ukraine | 84.599 |
Source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · July 2026 · official source
Remittances sent from Spain to the Americas
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| Destination | Millions of euros |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 2022 |
| Ecuador | 986 |
| Dominican Republic | 771 |
| Rest of the Americas | 3526 |
Source: Bank of Spain, Statistical Bulletin, table 17.6a · 2025 · official source
Sectors of Latin American affiliation
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| Sector | % of Latino affiliation |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 20,5 % |
| Commerce | 13,2 % |
| Administrative & auxiliary | 12,2 % |
| Construction | 9,8 % |
| Other sectors | 44,3 % |
Source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · 2025 · official source
Colombian contributors over time
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| Year | Contributors |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.265 |
| 2022 | 122.192 |
| 2023 | 168.520 |
| 2024 | 219.524 |
| 2025 | 250.885 |
| 2026 | 347.467 |
Source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · 2021–2026 · official source
Demographic context
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Total population of Spain
INE, Estadística Continua de Población · 1 de julio de 2026
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Foreign population (14.9% of the total)
INE, Estadística Continua de Población · 1 de julio de 2026
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Born abroad (20.7% of the total)
INE, Estadística Continua de Población · 1 de julio de 2026
4,2 M
Latin Americans living in Spain — more than in the rest of the EU combined
Banco de España / Bloomberg Línea · 2026
First-quarter 2026 arrivals by nationality
- 38.600 Colombia
- 25.700 Marruecos
- 21.200 Venezuela
INE, Continuous Population Statistics · Q1 2026 · official source