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Spain vs Australia Population
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 34% of Spain’s Population; today the figure is about 56%.
| Year | Spain | Australia | Australia as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 30,455,000 | 10,276,477 | 34% |
| 1970 | 33,814,531 | 12,507,000 | 37% |
| 1980 | 37,491,165 | 14,692,000 | 39% |
| 1990 | 38,867,322 | 17,065,128 | 44% |
| 2000 | 40,567,864 | 19,028,802 | 47% |
| 2010 | 46,576,897 | 22,031,750 | 47% |
| 2020 | 47,359,424 | 25,649,248 | 54% |
| 2025 | 49,355,143 | 27,614,411 | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Spain and Australia compare today?
Spain is ahead: 49,355,143 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 56% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: