Spain Facts
Capital of SpainThe capital of Spain is Madrid.
| Capital | Madrid |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 48.8 million |
| Total area | 505,990 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 96 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 48.8 million people = 48,800,000 people. Divided by 505,990 km²: 96.44 people per km², which rounds to 96.
Check it backwards
96 × 505,990 km² ≈ 48,777,436 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
How many people live in Spain?
About 48.8 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 96 people per km².
How big is Spain?
Spain covers 505,990 km² in total area.
What currency does Spain use?
The Euro (EUR).