Barcelona, the Catalan capital, now has a foreign national population of 26.6%, according to new data released by the Ajuntament de Barcelona.
The figure means more than one in four residents in the city hold a nationality other than Spanish. It points to the continuing demographic change in Barcelona, where work, study and tourism continue to draw people from abroad.
The city council regularly publishes population statistics to track how Barcelona is changing and to help shape local policy. These figures are used to inform decisions on housing, public services and cultural programmes.
The latest data also reflects the wider role of Barcelona as an international city within Catalonia. For readers following local civic news, our news coverage brings together updates from across the region.
As the population changes, the council says such data remains important for understanding residents’ needs and planning for social integration. The figures place Barcelona among the most diverse urban areas in Catalonia.
