Spain vs Canada
Every indicator for Spain and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 41,651,653 | +18.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 2,320 | −17.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 55,698 | −30.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 15,634,410 | −96.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 3 | +3,561.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 29,347 | −16.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 1.31 | +9.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 3.08 | +3.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 705 | −29.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 72,000 | +176.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 1.7 | +133.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 0.35 | +148.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Canada; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Spain is 18.5% higher than Canada.
- On gdp (nominal), Spain is 17.8% lower than Canada.
- On gdp per capita, Spain is 30.6% lower than Canada.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI