Spain is gradually becoming older, or so it seems when looking at the latest studies which forecast that the average Spaniard would be 51.79 years old by the year 2050. The Mediterranean country featured a median age of 26.48 years old in 1950, but this trend shifted towards a steady aging of the Spanish population in the subsequent years. Spain’s median age was approximately 44 years in 2020. Aging: a common problem across the continent Data related to age in the Mediterranean country essentially behaves similarly to the rest of its European counterparts, whose population is also slowly but surely getting older. This will not come as a surprise since Spain has one of the highest life expectancies at birth in the world and the lowest European fertility rate, which stood at 1.29 children per woman according to the latest reports. Older, but growing population Despite its aging, the population of Spain has been growing for the past couple of years and is expected to surpass 49 million residents by 2026, mainly due to immigration. During the last ten years, the country featured a continuous population density of approximately 95 inhabitants per square kilometer – a figure far from the European average, which stood nearly at 112 inhabitants per square kilometer in 2021.

Table of INEBase Population and median age by gender and country of birth (Spain/foreign). Annual. Municipalities. Censo de Población

In 2023, the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla had an average age of maternity of 31.91 years old, the lowest in the country. In contrast, Madrid average was 33.3 years. The national average stood at 32.59 years.

Basic Demographic Indicators: Median age of the population, by province, according to sex. Annual. Provinces.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against rural population (people) in Spain. The data is about countries per year.

The mean age at first marriage in Spain was, along with Sweden, one of the highest in the European Union. Based on this setup, it is no wonder that the Spanish autonomous communities featured quite elevated numbers - particularly in the Canary Islands, where the average age at first marriage stood at over 41 years old for men and over 38 for women in 2023. Easy come easy go Marriage might be undergoing a declining popularity among Spaniards, or so it would seem by its national (heterosexual) marriage figures, which have experienced a slight decrease overtime. In 2023, the Balearic Islands recording the highest numbers on the list of marriage rate in Spain, with a rate of 4.43 marriages per 1,000 people. Moreover, Spain has one of the highest divorce rates in Europe, with 85.5 divorces per 100 marriages carried out in this country in 2020. Ageing: a common problem across the continent The age at first marriage is not the only digit that is on the rise in Spain. Data related to age in the Mediterranean country essentially behaves in a similar fashion as the rest of its European counterparts, whose population is also slowly but surely getting older. In 2023, the life expectancy at birth in Spain stood at 83.77 years, one of the highest in the world.

This dataset is about countries per year in Spain. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and median age.

As of January 2024, the population aged over 65 years in Spain amounted to 9.93 million people, thus continuing the upward trend witnessed in previous years. Between 2002 and 2024, the elderly population increased by almost three million. According to recent data, people aged over 65 years represent nearly a fifth of the Spanish population. Ageism, a growing concern As it is happening in most advanced economies, the Spanish population is getting older. The Mediterranean country featured a median age of 43.5 years in 2020, and it is forecast to reach 51.8 years in 2050. Life expectancy and the fertility rate are experiencing opposite trends, and while the former keeps improving, the latter continue to decrease. As a result, the Spanish population pyramid is turning into the contracting type, which has worrying social and economic consequences. Poverty among seniors The average amount of a retirement pension in the country is just over 1,374 euros a month, though this figure depends on the scheme and place of residence. There were almost one million persons receiving a monthly retirement pension which amounted to 600 euros or less in 2023. This scarce allowance can be insufficient to provide a good quality of life. Most recent data shows that over 18 percent of those aged 65 or older were at risk of poverty, an extremely high rate even though this was one of the age groups that featured the lowest risk of poverty. On average, 39 percent of the spending among this age group is channeled towards housing, water, electricity and fuels, which leaves little room for spending on other items (food, dress, services, etc.) for those millions of people whose retirement pension is not even close to the national minimum wage. For more data on this topic, check Statista's report on Seniors in Spain.

Basic Demographic Indicators: Average age at First-Marriage by sex and nationality (Spanish/Foreign). Annual. National.

Basic Demographic Indicators: Average Age of the Population by Autonomous Community, according to sex. Annual. Autonomous Communities and Cities.

This bar chart displays median age (year) by currency using the aggregation average, weighted by population and is filtered where the country is Spain. The data is about countries per year.

Basic Demographic Indicators: Average age at childbirth, by order of birth, by Autonomous Community, according to the nationality (Spanish/foreign) of the mother. Annual. Autonomous Communities and Cities.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Spanish Fort. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Spanish Fort. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Spanish Fort, the median household income stands at $123,688 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $113,750 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $42,128.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Spanish Fort median household income by age. You can refer the same here

UIS: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, male in Spain was reported at 10.35 Years in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Spain - Mean years of schooling of the population age 25+. Male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Spain Population: Male: 55 Years and Above data was reported at 6,713.500 Person th in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,685.500 Person th for Mar 2018. Spain Population: Male: 55 Years and Above data is updated quarterly, averaging 5,709.000 Person th from Mar 2002 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,713.500 Person th in Jun 2018 and a record low of 4,865.900 Person th in Mar 2002. Spain Population: Male: 55 Years and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.G007: Working Age Population: Labour Force Survey: by Age Group and Sex.

In 2023, the average annual net income per capita for individuals aged 30-44 amounted to approximately 14,078 euros. The 65 and over age group has the highest average annual net income at 16,185 euros, which was five thousand euros higher than the 16 to 29 age group at 10,129 euros.

This statistic shows the passenger car fleet in Spain in the years 2017, 2018 and 2022, by average age. It is estimated that the total number of passenger cars with more than 10 years will amount to 15.1 million vehicles by 2022.

This scatter chart displays individuals using the Internet (% of population) against median age (year) in Spain. The data is about countries per year.

Women and Men in Spain: Average annual net income by household by age of the reference person and period. Annual. National.

Population and Housing Censuses: Average age by sex and nationality (Spanish/foreign). Regional totals.